**SOS: An American Comfort Food Classic**
SOS, also known as creamed chipped beef, is a classic American comfort food dish that has been enjoyed for generations. Its origins can be traced back to the late 19th century, and it quickly became a popular dish among families and diners alike. SOS is typically made with chipped beef, a dried and shredded beef product, which is simmered in a creamy white sauce until tender. The resulting dish is often served over toast, biscuits, or mashed potatoes. It can be a quick and easy meal to prepare, making it a favorite among busy families and individuals.
In this article, we will explore the world of SOS and provide you with a collection of delicious recipes to try. From the classic SOS with chipped beef to variations that incorporate different ingredients and flavors, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a comforting breakfast, a hearty lunch, or a simple dinner, SOS is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed at any time of day. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your stove, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful flavors of SOS!
ARMY SOS CREAMED GROUND BEEF
My aunt used to serve this to her husband, a retired Army colonel, and she said he never got tired of it!
Provided by Mary48
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in flour, bouillon, salt and pepper. Saute all together for about 5 minutes or until flour is absorbed. Gradually stir in milk and Worcestershire sauce. Bring all to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 518.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CREAMED BEEF FOR SOS
A Recipe that is always requested from my kids when they come and visit. I spent 20 years of my 28 years in the Air Force in the dining hall. I think I have perfected SOS (Creamed Beef).Very simple and quick. Serve over toast (Shingles) or biscuits or hashed brown potatoes. I know leaving the grease in is not real healthy but it really makes it tasty. If you use anything other then HAMBURGER or drain the grease it will not turn out.
Provided by John OBrien
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in the ground beef, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes to thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 701.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
USMC SOS
My dad was in the Marine Corps and remembers eating this dish often. It's a simple recipe consisting of ground beef mixed with milk, margarine and beef broth. It's also good using ground sausage. Serve this dish over toast.
Provided by flossi
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Melt the butter or margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add the flour, stirring constantly, to form a brown roux.
- Pour in beef broth and milk, mixing well. Add ground beef, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 338.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF SOS
This is a recipe is soooooo yummy!!! It is traditionally served over toast (S.O.S. is s**t on a shingle, toast being the shingle) but it can be served over biscuits, baked potatoes, rice or whatever you like. I like to use a cast iron skillet.
Provided by InMemoryofBrats
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat large skillet over Medium heat.
- Add butter and melt till foamy.
- Remove pan from heat and whisk in flour and continue stirring until no lumps are left.
- Return to heat and continue stirring about 5 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour milk in while whisking.
- About a quart will do depending on how thick you like it.
- Continue stirring over heat until desired thickness.
- Add dried beef and heat through, Add pepper and serve HOT over Toast.
SOS - MILITARY STYLE
Growing up we had this often with a salad,or fresh cooked veggies (my fave with it was fresh peas)My mom used dried chipped beef. Considering the economy now compared to then lean ground beef is just as tasty. If you'd like you could use dried beef - about 6 - 8 ounces, no need to brown dried beef.
Provided by Kathleen Brigham
Categories Beef
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Add the teaspoon of oil to hot, deep skillet along with the ground beef. As beef begins to lose raw look, add the chopped onion, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until meat is completely cooked. Sprinkle flour over top and stir into meat and onion mixture until totally absorbed. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve over 2 slices of toast or biscuits;
SOS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, being careful not to burn it. Slowly whisk in the flour to make a roux. You are looking for a thick consistency. Add the chicken base, seasoned salt and garlic. Slowly whisk in the milk. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes and then lower the heat to medium, whisking periodically until the mixture gets thick. Whisk in the black pepper and browned beef.
- Toast the white bread and put the slices on serving plates. Ladle the SOS over the top of the toast. Serve with home fries and a piece of fruit.
- Put the potatoes in a large skillet with cooking oil and cook for 10 minutes. Add the bell peppers and onions, and continue cooking until golden brown.
US ARMY SOS RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by JeffK
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set beef aside. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Slowly add the flour, stirring constantly, to form a brown roux. Add the bouillon. Gradually stir in the milk and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.
USMC SOS
Make and share this Usmc Sos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JanetGomez
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Melt the butter or margarine in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Slowly add the flour, stirring constantly, to form a brown roux.
- Pour in beef broth and milk, mixing well. Add ground beef, then season with salt and pepper to taste, onion powder, garlic powder and worcestershire sauce.
- mix well and simmer for 5-10 mins, until desired thickness is reached. Spread over a piece of texas toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 216.3, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 16.3
CREAMED GROUND BEEF SOS
I loved it when Mom used to make this for us! I have no idea if she originally made it for Dad, who had been in the army, or if she just liked it because it tasted good and was a budget stretcher. A traditional favorite, good ol' SOS. Note: the title of this recipe specifies that it is made ground beef, rather than chipped beef; "authentic" SOS is generally made with chipped beef, however many folks also refer to the ground beef version by the same name.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and onion.
- Stir in the flour, granulated bouillon, salt, pepper, and garlic and onion powders (and cayenne, if using).
- Saute all together until flour is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the Worcestershire sauce and milk.
- Bring it all to a simmer, stirring, and cook until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve over toast, biscuits, noodles, rice, or potatoes.
- Note: when I'm needing to avoid bread or noodles, I'll sometimes make a bunch of sauteed mushrooms and eat this over them, or sometimes with tofu. Delicious!
CREAMED BEEF ON TOAST...( SOS )
a very harty supper on a cold night ..or any tine...a favorit of my famileys...quick and so easy ...can also be served over mashed potatoes..
Provided by ann hugo
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- fry meat until done an drain.
- melt butter in same pan add flour to make a paste add milk and stir until smooth.
- heat slowly until thickens stirring often.
- add drained meat,sugar,salt and pepper.
- continue stirring until hot.
- serve over toast.
CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF (SOS)
I got this recipe from southernfood.com and it is my family's go to recipe for SOS. It is very tasty and very creamy.
Provided by Bridget Elaine
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 3 Cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the onion and beef in the butter till the onions are done.
- Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for one minute.
- Add the milk to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down to low.
- Add the sour cream and the chedder cheese to the pan and stir till the cheese melts (do not let the mix boil or you will have bad results).
- Add the parsley and let this sit in the pan on low heat for about 10 minutes, then add the salt and pepper to your taste.
- Server over toast or hash browns.
SAUSAGE SOS ($#@% ON A SHINGLE)
This version of the popular army dish, usually made with creamed chipped beef, uses pork sausage. Just add flour, milk, onions and seasoning and you've got the favorite for serving over biscuits or toast.
Provided by MJC
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown sausage in a large skillet; drain fat. Pour flour directly on sausage to coat (this will prevent lumps). Add milk, to desired consistency. Stir in the poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, onion and Worcestershire sauce and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 770.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
MOM'S SOS (CREAMED BEEF ON TOAST)
My dad use to make this all the time. He called it shit on shingle and even though my mom disliked swearing she also referred to it as shit on shingle. I like this better than chipped beef. It is so easy and delicious.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Beef
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Brown the beef and drain the fat.
- 2. Pour half and half over the meat and bring to a boil. Mix the flour with the water and stir into beef mixture to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Toast bread. Fry the eggs sunny side up.
- 4. Serve the meat mixture over the toast and top with fried egg.
USMC - SOS
my son was in the Marine Corps - so this is my version on this 'classic dish' a simple recipe of ground beef. Serve this over mashed potatoes, english muffins or toast.
Provided by Jen Smallwood
Categories Beef
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, until meat is no longer pink. Add onion and mushrooms to mixture, saute. Drain excess fat and set aside. Melt the butter or margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add the flour, stirring constantly, to form a brown roux. Pour in beef broth and milk, mixing well. Add ground beef, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve this dish over mashed potatoes, toast or english muffins.
HAMBURGER SOS
Need a quick weeknight meal? Try this easy hamburger recipe. It's basically a hamburger gravy and will make everyone happy. We tried it on toast and mashed potatoes. We loved it both ways... so serve on what you have available. Comfort food at its finest.
Provided by Fran Miller
Categories Burgers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring often. Do NOT drain. WARNING: Product Endorsement. I love my ChopStir when I'm cooking ground beef! It's the best kitchen gadget EVER! (OK, I'm finished.)
- 2. Sprinkle the flour over the ground beef and stir for about 5 minutes, which will lightly brown the flour and soak up the grease.
- 3. Now, it's time to add the cold liquids. I personally use about 3 cups of milk & 1 cup of cold water, but this is a personal decision. If I'm low on milk, I just make up the difference in cold water. No one has ever noticed yet. =^..^= So add the liquids and stir well.
- 4. Add salt & pepper, if desired. Continue cooking the gravy for a few more minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency. If it's too thin, cook it longer. If it's too thick, add a little more cold liquid.
- 5. Serve over slices of toast (the "shingles" of SOS fame; see note above) and/or mashed potatoes. Or skip the knife and tear up the toast pieces before adding the gravy. Just keeping it simple, right? =^..^=
ALASKAN SOS(SALMON ON A SHINGLE)
Steps:
- HEAT THE OIL AND BUTTER IN A HEAVY SAUCE PAN. ADD PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND SAUTE TILL SOFTENED. ADD CREAM AND HEAT TILL JUST BEFORE BOILING; STIR IN FLOUT TO SLIGHTLY THICKEN. ADD SALMON AND CHEESE. HEAT THROUGH AND SERVE OVER TOAST.
FANCY SOS
A fancy version of the good old S.O.S. The sausage adds a nice touch, but you do what you like. I really hope you enjoy it--we do!!
Provided by TGIF Girl Friday
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add beef, sausage (if using), mushroom and onions to fry pan and cook until brown.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over toast or whatever you like. Sit by a fire and enjoy!
CREAMED GROUND BEEF (SOS)
This was one of my favorites for breakfast while in the US Navy. I sometimes cook this for supper and serve it over mash potatos... Sorry, no photos, but next time I make this, Ill be sure to take some and add them...
Provided by Bruce Lambert
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Brown meat, drain.
- 2. Put meat back in the pan and add butter and stir
- 3. Add chopped onion and cook until they are translucent.
- 4. Add flour, stir and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
- 5. Add garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mix.
- 6. Add milk and stir until thickens.
- 7. Serve over toast, biscuits, eggs and have some hot sauce ready.
SOS ( ____ ON A SHINGLE)
This is a recipe that my Mom made through the years to stretch a meal.Some people prefer in on toast but I have always eaten it on boiled potatoes that I flattened myself on my plate.It is a great meal warmed up and very down home filling.
Provided by Jackie Adair
Categories Beef
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. IN Large skillet brown gound beef and cook onions till soft.Salt and Pepper to taste.Once beef is cooked and onions are soft add peas, continue to cook about 5 minutes to warm peas through.Then add milk,bring milk to just less than a boil and reduce heat to simmer.While this is warming through take your flour in a small bowl and mix with water to form a thickening with the consistency of pancake mix,when the milk is throughly hot add thickening and immediately stir throughly.the mixture will thicken up to a milk gravy.You are ready to serve over potatoes or toast.Enjoy! We do.
SAVORY OSTRICH STUFF (SOS)
The ostrich is cooked in a frying pan and served on top of English muffins.
Provided by Jackalope
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the ground ostrich in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Add the shortening, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper, salt and stir until the shortening has melted entirely.
- When the mixture begins to bubble, slowly pour the milk into the skillet while stirring until the mixture thickens. Spoon the mixture over English muffins and garnish with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 48.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1350.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the sauce from burning.
- Start with a roux: A roux is a mixture of equal parts butter and flour. It is used to thicken the sauce and give it a smooth texture.
- Use a whisk: A whisk will help to incorporate the ingredients together and prevent the sauce from becoming lumpy.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning and allow the flavors to develop.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
Conclusion:
SOS is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor and richness to your favorite recipes. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious SOS that will impress your family and friends.
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