Ingredients
- 6 ounces dried beef (find it in the deli dept. or near canned tuna), thinly sliced and chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- Optional Additions:
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked corn or peas
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Step 2: Add beef and butter and cook until beef begins to curl, stirring frequently.
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Step 3: Add flour and stir to combine.
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Step 4: Add milk slowly while stirring until well combined.
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Step 5: Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
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Step 6: Add optional seasonings or vegetables as desired.
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Step 7: To adjust consistency: add more milk if the sauce is too thick; add a teaspoon of cornstarch combined with 1/4 cup cold water if it's too thin.
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Step 8: Serve warm over toast or mashed potatoes.
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