Description

This Paprika Cream Shingled Chipped Beef on Toast is a hearty, nostalgic meal that’s perfect for a comforting breakfast or a quick, satisfying family dinner. The creamy sauce with smoked paprika brings a wave of delicious flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

6 ounces dried beef, thinly sliced (try lower-sodium)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.25 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 slices sturdy bread (like sourdough or thick-cut white)

Instructions

Prepare Dried Beef: Rinse thinly sliced dried beef under cold water if desired to reduce saltiness, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
Make Roux: In a 10-inch skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until light golden and nutty.
Build Cream Sauce: Gradually whisk in whole milk until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Add more milk or broth if too thick.
Flavor Sauce: Stir in smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 1 minute to meld flavors.
Combine Beef and Sauce: Add chopped dried beef to the sauce, stirring to coat. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
Toast Bread: While sauce simmers, toast sturdy bread slices to desired crispness.
Serve: Spoon warm chipped beef generously over each slice of toast and serve immediately.

Notes

Use pre-shredded dried beef for quicker prep. The entire sauce can be made in one large skillet for easier cleanup. Always taste before adding extra salt, as dried beef is flavorful.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130 g)
Calories: 300 calories
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: chipped beef on toast, paprika cream, comfort food, easy dinner, breakfast, family-friendly, creamy sauce, nostalgic