Servings: Servings: 4

2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1½ cups warm milk 1½ cups warm milk
1-8 oz. jar dried beef 1-8 oz. jar dried beef
1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 slices of dry toast 8 slices of dry toast

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter then whisk in flour all at once to form a roux.
Whisk in milk, a little at a time, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring, until thickened.
Bring to a boil, stir in beef and cayenne, heat through and serve over toast.
Salt and pepper to taste

Soak beef in water overnight to remove some of its excess.  Soak beef in water overnight to remove some of its excess.
If pressed for time you can rinse beef under cold water to remove excess salt.  If pressed for time you can rinse beef under cold water to remove excess salt.