Shit on a Shingle

These days people use either chipped or ground beef to make this favorite.  It's considered a "hard times" or "depression era" meal.  Super simple to make with only a few ingredients. Here's the recipe.

GROUND BEEF INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups milk, 2% or higher
• 4 Tablespoons salted butter
• 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 12 slices bread, toasted

DRIED BEEF INGREDIENTS

• 4 1/2 oz. dried beef
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbs. butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• Salt and pepper
• 6 slices bread

HORMEL DRIED BEEF

ARMOR DRIED BEEF

What did WWII Soldiers Eat?

Using Chipped Beef

Using Ground Beef