Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

By á-58

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups half-n-half
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup reserved corned beef cooking liquid
• 2 cups chopped cooked corned beef
• Pinch nutmeg
• Pepper
• 6 slices hearty white sandwich bread, toasted
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 1 minute, or until softened slightly. Add the flour, mustard, thyme, and cayenne and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute so it becomes fragrant. Slowly add the half-n-half, milk, and corned beef cooking liquid, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring every now and then, until thickened.

Add the chopped beef and nutmeg and stir to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes to let the beef heat through. Season with pepper to taste, and a little salt if it needs it. Spoon over the toasted bread, and top with the minced chives. Serve immediately.