What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 traditional sos recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Traditional Sos Recipe
S.O.S. (CREAMY HAMBURGER GRAVY)
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (S.O.S.)
Hamburger Creamed Gravy
Old Fashioned Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast (SOS Recipe)
S.O.S. (Shit on a Shingle) – A Comfort Food Makeover
Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast – S.O.S.
Creamed Beef for SOS
Shit On A Shingle (Creamed Chipped Beef on toast)
US Army Hamburger Gravy (SOS)
S.O.S Chipped Beef on Toast
What is the original SOS made of?
The soul of S.O.S. is essentially a classic Béchamel, one of Auguste Escoffier’s five mother sauces. As such, the dish’s construction begins with a roux comprised of equal parts fat (in this case butter) and flour. From here, milk is added and the sauce thickens until it is smooth and coats the back of a spoon.
Why is biscuits and gravy called SOS?
Or, as we colloquially called it, “SOS” – “Sh*t On a Shingle.” Back in WWII when SOS was named “SOS,” it was made by serving creamed chipped beef gravy over toast.
What do you use for SOS?
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan over medium high heat, brown the ground beef. Season with a little salt and pepper. …
- Add milk, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until thick and bubbly. …
- Serve over toast.
- Note: this is the exact same recipe I use for sausage gravy.
Why do they call chipped beef SOS?
This meal was a traditional army recipe that was super easy to make, cheap, and incredibly filling. Chipped beef on toast – otherwise known by soldiers as S.O.S, which stood for “Save Our Stomachs,” “Same Ole Stuff,” or another acronym we’d rather leave out…
Is SOS still served in the military?
Again, many veterans tell Hanson it their favorite meal while in the Army. And SOS remains popular among soldiers today. While deployed to Haiti during Operation Restore Democracy, Born said the cooks of his unit served creamed beef on toast. Later, when he deployed to Bosnia, the cooks again served creamed beef.
When was creamed chipped beef invented?
The first recipe for the creamed beef on toast comes from the 1910 Manual for Army Cooks and uses beef stock, evaporated milk, parsley, flour, butter, and dried beef. During World War II, soldiers used chipped beef in place of dried.
Can you freeze SOS?
There is great love and distain for SOS. Can you freeze dried beef gravy? If you had leftovers or wanted to make a large batch of creamed chipped beef gravy, freezing it is a great way to store it. Be sure to store in air tight containers with as much air removed as possible.
What can I substitute for dried beef?
If you can’t find the jarred dried beef, substitute any sliced deli beef (roast or corned beef would be excellent), even using uncured meat if desired.
What is dried beef in a jar?
Chipped beef is a form of pressed, salted and dried beef that has been sliced into thin pieces. Some makers smoke the dried beef for more flavor. The modern product consists of small, thin, flexible leaves of partially dried beef, generally sold compressed together in jars or flat in plastic packets.














