My mom used to make this recipe. It can also be made with 3/4 pound browned, drained hamburger. We called it SOS: Same Ole Stuff. Great comfort food! Either recipe is easy to make and tastes great with a cold beer. Serve over toast.”

yield: 4

prep time: 30 MINUTES

cook time: 35 MINUTES

total time: 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups warm milk

1 (8 ounce) jar dried beef

1 pinch cayenne pepper

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.