Sh*t on a Shingle (Chipped Beef Gravy with Egg and Spinach on Toast)

Sh*t on a Shingle- What a name?  The good news:  there is no actual sh*t or shingles in this recipe!  Even better news:  Delicious!  Maybe not the most appetizing name- but it’s vintage!   Chipped beef on toast or ‘SOS’ goes back to the early 1900s as a staple for military troops.  It doesn’t sound fancy- but actually not that different than the French Bechamel.   The Cuss Kitchen SOS is a more modern take on a beautiful comfort food. This creamy chipped beef, egg, and spinach gravy pairs perfectly with crispy toast or biscuits.  Perfect for feeding a crowd, and excellent for breakfast, brunch, or lunch – Still a military favorite today-No Sh#t!

Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (Sh#t on a Shingle)

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5 from 2 votes

Sh#t on a Shingle

Delicious creamed beef, egg, and spinach over toast

Prep Time15 mins

Active Time30 mins

Course: Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chipped Beef, Creamed Beef, Gravy and toast, Shit on a Shingle

Yield: 12

Author: Bo Nussman

Materials

• 1 4.5oz Armour Sliced Dried Beef
• 1 stick Butter
• ¾ cup Flour
• 5½ cup Milk
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 2 oz Frozen spinach, defrosted and pressed
• 6 Hard-boiled Eggs
• Favorite Bread, toasted

Instructions

Hard Boil Eggs

• Fill a saucepan ⅓ full of cold water
• Place eggs in the saucepan, being sure the eggs are covered by 1-2 inches of water
• Turn the burner to high, and bring the water to a full rolling boil
• Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and keep it on the burner for 12 minutes
• Drain the eggs and allow them to cool
• Peel, and dice the eggs and then set the eggs aside

Prepare the Spinach

• Thaw Spinach in the microwave for 2-3 minutes
• Drain and press the water out of the Spinach
• Set the Spinach aside

Breakfast Gravy

• Melt the Butter in a large pot at a low temperature
• Chop Dried beef into small squares, and add to pot
• Cook the Dried beef in the butter until the edges curl, and keep stirring for 3-4 minutes
• Stir the Flour into the Dried Beef Mixture
• Add the Milk and continue stirring as the gravy thickens
• Cook and stir until thick and bubbly
• Add Worcestershire sauce, and Pepper, and stir
• Add the Hard-boiled eggs and the Spinach, and stir the mixture
• Remove the pot from the heat

Prepare your Breakfast Plate

• Prepare your favorite slice of toast
• Pour a generous ladle of our breakfast gravy over the toast and serve