Shit on a Shingle (SOS) - Classic Creamed Beef on Toast
A hilarious name for a comforting classic! Shit on a Shingle (SOS) is a creamy, savory ground beef gravy served over toasted bread. Easy, affordable, and delicious.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Toaster
Ingredients
Meat & Gravy Base
- 1 lb ground beef (90/10) or dried chipped beef
- 1 tbsp neutral oil optional for browning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk room temperature, 2% preferred
- 1 cup beef broth low-sodium
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- to taste salt and black pepper
To Serve
- 4 slices Texas toast or sourdough bread toasted
- optional fresh parsley or hot sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Remove and set aside slightly undercooked.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly pour in milk and beef broth while whisking. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir constantly until smooth and thick.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until fully heated through.
- Toast the bread slices until golden. Optional: spread lightly with butter.
- Spoon the creamy beef mixture generously over each toast slice. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
To avoid lumpy gravy, use room-temp milk and whisk continuously. Great for leftovers and even better the next day!