Creamed Dried Beef
This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo
Serve this on toast, baked potatoes or waffles -- it's a good dish.
Serves6
CostModerate
Recipe CourseMain Course
MealBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Taste and TextureCreamy, Savory
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Cayenne pepper
- Freshly milled white pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh horseradish
- 1 pound dried beef, cut into ½-inch slivers
Instructions
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In a heavy saucepan over high heat, bring the milk, cream, bourbon, and mustard to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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In a bowl, cream together the butter and flour. Whisk the paste into the hot mixture and bring to a boil. Fold in the cheese and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with cayenne and white pepper to taste. Fold the horseradish and beef into the cream mixture and heat thoroughly.
Christopher Idone
