Chipped Beef on Toast

Description: My mom made this when I was growing up. It's a very simple dish, filling and easy to make. It's good over toast, or for something more healthy, serve over steamed green beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 (2 ounce) package dried beef
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

1. Cut beef into ribbons or pieces.
2. Melt butter in pan on medium heat.
3. Mix in flour and pepper with a whisk or fork.
4. SLOWLY add milk, mixing constantly.
5. Bring to simmer and add beef.
6. Simmer for five minutes.
7. Serve over toast.