<p>This recipe gains its popularity from its simplicity. Dried beef has always been very easy to acquire, even if you don’t have much money or access to high-quality foods. The recipe is very easy to make and doesn’t require any special ingredients. You probably have half of the stuff at home already!</p>
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<h3 class="penci-recipe-title">INGREDIENTS</h3>
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<li>2 tablespoons butter</li>
<li>2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 ½ cups warm milk</li>
<li>1 (8 ounce) jar dried beef, chopped</li>
<li>1 pinch cayenne pepper</li>
<li>bread, toasted</li>
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<h3 class="penci-recipe-title">INSTRUCTIONS</h3>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Add milk a little at a time, whisking well after each addition. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until thickened.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-6" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">Stir in beef and cayenne; cook until warmed through. Serve over toast.</p>
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