Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, comforting classic! This recipe, inspired by the Fannie Farmer cookbook, features paper-thin sliced or chipped dried beef (best from your local deli!) in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect served over crispy toasted wheat bread or a fluffy baked russet potato. Prepare for a flavor explosion in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 621.5 kcal
Protein 59g
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Ingredients for Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef

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How to Make Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef

  1. Separate the slices of dried beef and set aside.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Once the butter foams, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk vigorously until a smooth paste forms (roux).
  4. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of hot milk, ensuring no lumps form. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, continuing to stir until the sauce reaches your desired consistency and is heated through.
  6. Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper (or to taste) and the dried beef. Stir gently until the beef is heated through and the sauce is well combined.
  7. Serve immediately over crisply toasted wheat bread or a hot baked russet potato.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

63 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

82g

Carbs

20g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef?

Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef?

Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef has approximately 621.5 calories per serving, with about 59 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 44 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef?

The key ingredients for Rob's Favorite Creamed Dried Beef are Dried Beef, Butter, Flour, 2% Low Fat Milk, Light Cream, Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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