Cream Beef on Toast Navy Slang History
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12/22/2009
I made it just like the recipe and it was SO good! My husband loved it and that says a lot because I call him the Food Diva. My brother-in-law enjoyed it too. Everyone was stuffed and I would definitely make it again! The pepper gives it a nice kick too.
08/29/2010
Not a new recipe to me - but one that I hadn't made in a long time. One tip - if you let this sit and don't serve immediately, be prepared to add more milk. I also upped the flavor a bit by using finely diced red onion browned with the beef and added a small amount of worcestershire sauce plus fresh chopped parsley. Served over toast with sliced fresh tomatoes, this made a very satisfying meal.
12/24/2009
I created this for supper one night when I didn't have anything else to cook but had all the ingredients on hand. Nothing fancy but really good - the whole family liked it! I added some red pepper flakes in it just for some added taste. Served it over biscuits, all of it was gone in a matter of minutes. Will make again :)
03/03/2010
I am an Army brat and I have fond memories of my dad making SOS for me in the mornings before school when he was home. I used this recipe today and it was wonderful. Thank you so much for taking the time to put your recipe on here. I didn't drain the beef, but I did use extra lean hamburger meat so that there wasn't quite so much grease in the skillet. :) YUM! (And I think it is BEST over toast...the toastiness is nice with the gravy!)
10/19/2011
I ate SOS almost every day for breakfast in the army for over 20 years, if it was avail. I just love the stuff. note that chicken bouilon is not part of the armys version of creamed beef, and this one is also missing worcestershire sauce.
12/02/2011
Very hearty, stick-to-your ribs comfort food. Made it exactly as written (used 73/27 ground beef) and it was very tasty. May increase seasoning a bit next time. I was worried it would be really peppery, but I actually couldn't really taste the pepper. The spices were all nicely balanced, and not one flavor overpowered another, so if I do increase the seasoning, I'd keep them at the same ratio to each other. :::EDIT::: I made this again with slightly leaner beef (80/20) and the sauce was WAY too thick this time around without that extra fat to soak up the flour. It still tasted great (I did double the seasoning this time), but I think in the future when using 80/20 ground chuck I'll reduce the flour to 1/3 cup.
06/11/2011
This was excellent. My husband loved it. However I did make a couple of additions to match our tastes. I added a slice of diced red onion to the cooking meat mixture, and a couple of dashes of worcestershire sauce when I added milk. I also used buttermilk instead of regular milk. I did have to use 2 cups of milk instead of just 1 1/2 cups, but that was expected from other reviews. Overall I will be making this again, and again.
12/20/2009
I used ground sausage and added a cup more of milk, and my whole family loved it and asked to have it again. Next time we might have it on biscuits.
03/13/2010
Nice flavor, this actually had some flavor unlike some SOS recipes. I had to add another half cup of milk though as this was too thick. This makes a fast and easy dinner. We are going out of town and needed to use up the milk and bread and this did both. Thanks.
10/03/2012
I condiser myself a connoiseur of creamed beef, chipped beef, etc. The only recommendation I would add is a trick to not overdoing the flour amount is to add a half cup of milk once the burger has browned, bring it to a low boil and then add the flour, whisking in one tablespoon at a time. This allows you to get the consistency right instead of back pedaling. Add more milk and flour as desired but ut the milk in first. Otherwise it can and more often than not will get lumpy. Enjoy! Ah!, the smell of diesel fuel in the morning!
02/21/2011
EXCELLENT!!! And so very tasty!! Although I was leery of using chicken bouillon, I am so glad I did, and followed the recipe exactly as written. This is, by far, the BEST recipe for SOS!!! Wish my dad, who was a WWII Air Corp veteran, was still with us to taste it. (He used to mix the flour in before browning, and, although delicious, his was a little too greasy for my liking.) This version allowed me to drain what little grease there was (I used ground round), and it still came out awesome!!! My husband insisted on seconds!!!! Thank you SO much for sharing!!
03/10/2010
I used to make this all the time, but w/o the chicken bullion. I fixed it exactly like the recipe & it's perfect.
07/09/2014
I just made this recipe for my ailing 94 year old father and he ate it. He always talked about eating this in WWII and my mom used to make it frequently. He has not had it in years and I have been trying to cook things to entice him to eat. This recipe did it and I served it over real mashed potatoes. The trick is definitely the grease. I used a little more milk and a little more pepper. Turned out great!
04/04/2011
I grew up eating this...my mother was the worst cook, but this was so easy to make that even she got it right. Im making it for the family tonight.
04/11/2011
This was just okay. The flavor really wasn't there and it was so thick that it just sat so heavy on my stomach. Also the pepper somehow over powered it.
08/16/2013
My dad was an Army man, but my mom never made this at home. When I found the recipe, I had to try it. After my family decided they liked it, I called my dad to tell him I made "Army special" for dinner. He knew it was SOS right away! I am bringing him some tomorrow. BE SURE NOT TO ADD EXTRA SALT when making this. I used a spice blend that I use routinely, and forgot about the salt in that and the chicken bullion. I added more milk and cooked it a little longer to try to thin the saltiness, but it is still salty. We served it with biscuits, and my 15 year old football player ate 4 biscuits opened up with SOS on each side. Guess the extra salt is just replenishing his loss from workouts. ;) Next time we will try it with a hamburger and breakfast sausage mixture and serve it over hash brown patties as suggested by another reviewer. Thanks for sharing!
06/02/2014
Delicious! I used two cups of milk to get the creamy texture. Second time I made it, I added a cup and a half cooked cubed Yukon potatoes, worchestire sauce and a can of peas and diced carrots. Made a thick beefy stew. One time I added an envelope of dry onion soup mix. That added an awesome flavor. Either way, it's a hit at my house and so versatile.
01/05/2010
Very yummy! Although the SOS I'm familiar with is more creamy then how this recipe turns out. I followed the recipe as stated but also added some garlic salt. Hubby also thought it would be good with mushrooms, but I liked it how it is. Will make again. Quick and easy and my family loved it!
03/05/2011
VERY GOOD! Mine turned out to be very thick though. Most likely my fault because I did use more than 1 pd. beef. My husband loved it! will make again .
04/12/2010
This is a favorite dish from my childhood and a go to recipe after Easter to use up hardboiled eggs, which we chop up and serve with the dish. I followed the seasonings listed in this recipe for the meat mixture, but followed my own recipe for the sauce. It was a happy mix and very delicious. Even my two pickiest children liked it!! =D
01/25/2010
sorry couldn't get the 1/2 star in.......this was delish, loved it, very easy to make.....mine did turn out very thick I actually added a bit more milk and poured it over whole wheat pasta........
04/25/2010
4 1/2 this was pretty great, I chose it as it seemed to have the most flavor of all the SOS recipes. I followed the ingredients and was very pleased, the flavors were yummers. I served it over toast, which was good. Next time, i will make it so there is more gravy and try it over noodles. I thought about changing the chicken bouillon for beef, but decided to try it as meant to be, and glad I did. Thank you for this.
10/30/2013
Never did I think my boyfriend was gonna go for this dish...but i remembered my dad making it for us, well...boyfriend liked it and so did I! It was easy, filling and very tasty.. We served it over toast, and now this is my go to meal for those nights when you just don't want to make something overly complicated!Thanks for posting, brought me back memories of my dad....
02/21/2013
I made this tonight. I did it exactly like the recipe said except I did use two cups of milk, which I thought made just the right consistency. It was absolutely delicious! Who would think something so simple could taste so good. The blend of seasonings is perfect~ Can't wait to make it again!!
11/15/2013
Made this today and there is a tiny bit leftover, but not much! I omitted garlic and bouillon because that's how my mom always made it, and added a 1/2 cup more milk. Terrific over split-open biscuits!! YUM!!
03/27/2014
This came out great. I didn't really measure the ingredients, I adjusted on the fly for more servings. Thanks for the recipe
09/16/2013
After reading the reviews I made some changes. I added fresh mushrooms and one onion. I fried them with the hamburger. I did not use the onion powder. And I added one package of brown gravy which made it creamier. I used seasonings to taste. My wife loves this dish.
09/08/2014
Excellent! Great flavor!
05/10/2010
I have not actually used this recipe, but with the exception of the onion powder the ingredients are exactly the same as my version, but I cooke mine differently. I'm an army brat and have been eating this dish for 40 years. My kids eat it and always ask for it. We usually eat it for breakfast but sometimes have it for dinner. Having made it for years I don't measure but I cook the ground beef adding salt and garlic powder or adobo seasoning, then drain it. I remove the beef from the pan and make a roux with flour and butter, stir in mik plus water or chicken broth. I add chicken boullion paste to the sauce, seasoning to taste, and then add the beef back to the sauce. Really good over buttered toast.
10/05/2010
i only gave it 3 stars because i had to modify the recipe and i know the original way would have been better. i did not have milk so i used my back-up box of powdered milk. the gravy wasnt as good as i think it could have been. i addded onion and garlic to the beef. i also added some worcestershire sauce. there was still a little flavor lacking, so at the end, right before serving, i stirred in a few slices of cream cheese! it actually helped with the flavor and texture of the gravy. i will definitely make this again, but i will make sure i have milk the next time!
07/17/2011
my dad was in the Army 42 years ago and loved the SOS. He loved this recipe.
01/14/2010
This was a very tasty, comforting dish! Like already mentioned by another, this is no cuisuine although it is a delic Dish! The only thing I changed when cooking this recipe was add the two things I Always am cooking with! I cooked the beef with minced galic, along with the powders and at the end while it smmered I added about 2 tabs of butter to give a little more oomph of flavor. My boyfriend made a mmmm mmmm mmmm but I don't think he enjoyed it as much as I did. The best part was it was a snap to put together and cook! But that's probably why this recipe is no cuisine!
02/04/2013
This recipe is right on!!!!! It is delicious and even the kids liked it!! Super easy to make also
01/27/2011
very good and stix to ya ribs
12/19/2014
This was amazing. I used more milk than the recipe called for and this will now be a new favorite in our home.
12/02/2017
This was great as a former USarmy grunt and proud father of a 6th gen US army services son thank you for your service ..... the sos was of the chart thanks
11/02/2014
I've never heard of SOS. I loved it. Two of my three super picky kids loved it! Thanks!
02/11/2018
I made this tonight, as written. I did add diced fresh onion, instead of onion powder. Delicious !!! My 9 year old gave it 25,000 stars ! He is my toughest critic. Served over biscuits. You will find that you'll need to add more milk, not a big deal. As former military myself I must say 4.0 sir.
10/11/2010
I don't know if i did it wrong, but it didn't turn out well at all, which is a shame.
05/04/2010
Simple and tasty! My toddler took one bite..inspected it with great interest, then ate her entire portion saying "mmmm". This is a keeper for a quick and easy meal. Thanks!!!
02/24/2012
I have made this so many times before. The lady that told me how to make this called it hamburger gravy. I guess there was more milk added to make it creamier. But I have put it over rice, noodles, toast, biscuits etc. you get the point it is very versatile. I have even used ground sausage and made it for breakfast over biscuits. Very good. Love this recipe it is the best way to make a white gravy when you are using sausage or hamburger.
01/11/2011
I just made SOS with 1 lb. ground venison, 2 1/2 cups milk, 1 cup flour, pepper, and herbed salt (A. Vogel Herbamare). It's delicious! Blightie
11/30/2017
Delicious, and needs no changes or improvements!
02/11/2018
I made this today lol it's great! I use to make this all the time as a cook in the NAVY!!!!!
08/06/2015
Glue like texture.
10/08/2010
Yummy! I have made it twice and needed to double the amount of milk in the recipe. The first time I made it, I served it over white rice. The 2nd time, I made it with breakfast sausage and served it over biscuits.
03/14/2012
I added fresh mushrooms and some red pepper flakes. I had to use more milk cause it tasted to much like flour without the extra. Was good, but not sure I would make it again. Just not something I would want to eat on a regular basis.
06/01/2017
Made it just like your recipe. Came out perfect. One of the best things about the Army 50 years ago. Thanks a lot.
05/07/2017
It was very good served on toast topped with a chopped hard boiled egg. The next night I mixed in some sour cream and a can of mushroom soup and served it over noodles, like a quick hamburger stroganoff.
04/06/2010
It was fine, just nothing special.
11/25/2012
My husband was a military brat. His Dad would make this for breakfast. My husband said I "nailed it" when I made this for dinner one night. I used extra lean meat but the next time I would use 80/20. It does add to the flavor.
01/15/2010
I loved mess hall food when I was a young Marine and look forward to this memory!!!
08/09/2010
Total comfort food...yummy. I didn't think it was going to be thick enough but as it sat it got too thick. So next time I will either serve it right away or add some more milk. Served over whole wheat toast.
11/05/2019
I think the recipe is awesome just the way it is. I used a higher fat percentage hamburger( cheaper in price) and it tasted great. Everyone who tried it absolutely LOVED it. Thanks John for sharing your tasty recipe!
09/02/2018
Tried this with ground pork, and it works great! We like ours a bit runnier to mix with rice so next time I'll add an extra cup of milk.
03/27/2020
I did swap out the cubed bouillon for dried beef. My mom used to make this for our family.
11/08/2010
Great meal quick and easy. I will make this again
08/15/2015
Made it just as the recipe was written for a quick and filling dinner. It was the best SOS recipe I have ever found. Whole family loved it. Will keep and make again.
02/22/2017
This was a little thick for us. I added a Worcestershire sauce. I would send it out a little more next time and maybe even used half pound of hamburger instead of a full.
03/09/2010
Good. My dad went crazy over it.
06/14/2010
I usually make sausage gravy, but didn't have any sausage. However, I had some leftover ground beef that I needed to use, so I tried this recipe. It was very simple to make and very good! I double the amount of flour and milk to make extra gravy so that we could use it on some potatoes. I served the rest over biscuits. It thickened nicely.
01/12/2020
Very well put together recipe,. You should edit the part where it say anything other than HAMBURGER...and chicken bullion...If you ain't tried dried chipped beef "aka dried beef gravy". Man, you ain't tried nothin. Hamburger doesn't add the salt and color required for some good ol fashion sos. Probably why the need for bullion cubes
01/25/2010
Followed the recipe exactly and this turned out wonderful! Quick, easy, delicious use of ground beef...it's a keeper for us!
09/16/2015
This is a very simple meal that I enjoy. It really was easy to make and tastes great!
10/20/2019
Came out great, remind me of my military days LOL
07/04/2020
Loved it! Made it as directed and it was a hit with my boys who are picky eaters. Next time I will add a bit more milk because mine thickened very quickly to a paste, but I use very lean meat and never have grease.
01/05/2020
This was soo delicious!! It totally reminded me of being a kid! Will be making this again!!
03/26/2020
This is a pretty good recipe, but I added fresh garlic instead of powdered and a sliced up onion to the mix. Also used a can of beef broth instead of chicken bouillon cubes. Was amazing!
09/15/2019
My husband, who was an Air Force brat and whose mother made SOS, liked it but found it drier than it should be. We agreed that was because I used 93% lean ground beef. I'm going to make it again but will use 85% lean ground beef!
07/20/2010
This was good for a quick, "what am I gonna make with ground beef tonight" meal.
10/13/2017
I followed the recipe to the letter. It got a little thicker that I thought it would so I added 1/2 cup more milk and it was more to our liking. I served it over butter flavored biscuits. I will make it again and maybe use less flour or use 2 cups of milk instead of 1½ cups like the recipe calls for. It's a keeper. My wife and I both liked it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the original SOS was made with chipped beef.
02/15/2017
Grew up eating this too! This is exactly how my dad made it too. Yes I'm an Air Force brat! This is the real deal on how it's made. Good anytime of day!
08/08/2018
I served it over refrigerator biscuits. Delicious
04/11/2010
I thought this tasted great for such a simple recipe. So quick and easy that it'll be an "I don't feel like cooking" staple from now on. I ended up adding much more milk, as the consistency was too thick for my taste, but I also kept it on the heat longer than I needed to, waiting for my side dish to be ready. I might play with draining the fat (at least partially) and adding in broth instead, even though it says not to, just to see how it turns out.
03/21/2020
This is how my dad used to make it when I was a kid. He was a veteran of Vietnam. When I was in, SOS was just the same in the DFAC. Now I'm making it. Great recipe.
08/04/2020
Love this recipe version! Added diced bell pepper, Vidalia sweet onion, Serrano pepper, and Tony's, plus 1/4 cup milk more. So yummy!
12/12/2018
This dish fills me with nostalgia. Thanks for the help on flour/milk proportions.
12/30/2019
Very good loved it.
11/05/2020
This recipe is perfect, just like the Navy cooks in the galley made it during my career. I like to ratchet up the heat, so I'll put a 1/4 tsp of ground cayenne in mine, or similar chili flakes. Habanero chili powder, if you are serious about it. I make a big batch and then freeze it in portions and vacuum pack it for hiking trips. Makes a fast, nutritious protein that can be eaten cold or hot on the fly and keeps well.
06/23/2010
This is Outstanding! I liked the creamed beef in the Marines but I can tell you it wasn't at all like this. My son who is picky, asks me to make it quite often. I usually put it over hash browns but it is so good I would eat off the bottom of the trash can. Thanks for sharing this recipe
03/28/2018
Thank you John for the recipe. Made me smile when I saw and tried your recipe. My Dad would mention this . Simple and good. Next time, I would add 1/2 cup of minced onion and some worchestershire sauce. Taffy
10/31/2017
had no milk so I used cream of chicken soup and 1/2 a can of water. I didn't want to thin it out too much so added sour cream ( 1/2 cup) so so good
04/28/2020
My family loved it and it's simple to make, and very filling we will be making it again.
09/13/2016
Turned out really well....
01/27/2020
I detected a little bit too much garlic in the recipe so the next time we make it will reduce the amount of garlic powder that we use.
07/04/2010
I love it! My husband (who is a very picky eater) loves it as well!
12/16/2015
Great for last minute and little ingredients. Very filling...everyone went back for seconds...no leftovers. Next time I'm adding Jimmy Dean sausage.
07/18/2020
Takes me back to my time in the military. Required more milk to keep it loose/smooth. Will make again for sure.
05/21/2020
Came out very good. Brought back memories of when my grandpa used to make it. I had his recipe but lost it quite a few years ago. This is spot on, only change I made from what I remember of his was to add butter to the roux, I think I used about 2 TBS, but may not have been necessary. Also, I served over a fried egg over toast
10/16/2018
Great i grew up having this as a child I was so glad to find the recipe very delicious
07/15/2018
I cooked my ground beef with diced fresh onion instead of onion salt and minced garlic instead of garlic powder. I also used toasted sourdough bread instead of regular white bread. I will definitely be cooking this again!
09/13/2017
I made this and instead of onion salt I used 3 small green onions, chopped. I also used season salt in place of regular salt. Came out great and really easy to whip up.
03/20/2016
I was in the Military for 22 years, and I always looked forward to having this for breakfast. I've searched for the perfect recipe. And u just found it here. This is exactly how I remember it. I didn't have it with toast, instead I had it with a poached egg on a English muffin with some Canadian bacon. I guess it's eggs Benedict with the SOS instead Hollandaise. However you have it, you will love it. I didn't change the recipe at all.
04/05/2020
I did 2 cups of milk instead of 1 1/2, we loved it! I served it over biscuits. Definitely going to make this one again!
09/07/2021
I have made this recipe so many times. I've done it exactly how it's written, And I've also tweeked it a bit. I cook some bell pepper and onion with garlic first, set that aside.. and then cook this yummy stuff.. and add the veggies AFTER the meat has cooked. my daughter always asks for this!!
04/11/2022
My mom always made this when I was young and I could never match it. This was the closest ever. Thank you
01/25/2022
I thought spice wise it was great. However when I doubled the recipe, I felt that doubling the flour was too much, made it way to thick even with more milk. I would keep the flour the same and add a tad more milk!
09/08/2018
My family loved this meal. Only change I made was to add a little worcestershire sauce after reading some of the other reviews. We will definitely be making this again. Thanks for posting!
02/23/2018
Great
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