Creamed Chipped Beef (Lower Sodium)
This version of the old standby gets a little extra flavor from chicken broth and parsley. Soaking the beef reduces the sodium content to quite a bit less than the Nutrition Facts indicate. Serve over your favorite biscuits, or toast will do in a pinch.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1(4 1/2 ounce) jar dried beef (I use Armour brand)
- 1⁄4cup unsalted butter
- 1⁄4cup flour
- 1cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 2cups 2% low-fat milk
- 1tablespoon dried parsley
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DIRECTIONS
- Cut or tear dried beef into small pieces. Soak dried beef pieces in very hot water for 10-15 minutes to remove excess salt. Drain, squeezing out as much water as possible.
- Meanwhile, stir up your favorite baking powder biscuits and get them in the oven.
- Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan. When the butter is bubbly, add the flour and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour.
- Add broth and milk. Continue to stir constantly until sauce thickens.
- Lower heat. Add parsley and drained, dried beef. Stir until heated through.
- Take your biscuits out of the oven and split 2 or 3 onto each plate. Spoon on the Creamed Chipped Beef. Goes great with a green salad or green vegetable.
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