Creamed Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Saute the beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cooking until it is no longer pink, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain off the excess fat and sprinkle the meat with the flour (see Note).
3. 3
   Stir and cook the beef and flour over medium heat until the flour has completely coated the beef and cooked slightly.
4. 4
   Stir in the milk and continue to cook until the mixture becomes smooth and thickens, about 8 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Serve over toast triangles.
7. 7
   This recipe is traditionally made with salted chipped beef from a jar, but I found my family preferred the lightly salted flavor of very lean ground beef.
8. 8
   Put a pat of real butter on top before serving.
9. 9
   If you use very lean beef, there will be just enough fat to mix with the flour without draining the excess fat.