Dried beef is basically salted, dried slices of beef. It is to cold cuts what
anchovies are to
fish. It's typically sold in small glass jars under such brands as Armour.
Dried beef has a myriad of uses, including:
Backpacking food
Chipped beef on toast
Topping for crackers
and many, many more.
Chipped Beef on Toast
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1 (8 ounce) jar dried beef
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
1 In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour all at once to form a roux. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring, until thickened. Bring to a boil, stir in beef and cayenne, heat through and serve over toast.