Servings: 100 Portions
Portions: 3/4 Cup each
7 lb. beef, dried, sliced, thawed
2 cups (1 lb) shortening, melted or salad oil
3 quart (3 lb 4 oz) milk, nonfat, dry
3 3/4 gallon water, warm
1 quart (2 lb) butter or margarine, softened
2 quart (2 lb) flour, wheat, general purpose, sifted
1 tablespoon pepper, black
Separate dried beef slices. Sauté slices in shortening or salad oil until edges begin to curl. Set aside. Reconstitute milk and warm water. Heat to just below boiling. DO NOT BOIL. Combine butter or margarine with flour and pepper; add to milk, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes until thickened. Add beef to sauce; blend well.
NOTE:
If beef is salty, rinse in hot water before frying or cover with hot water and let stand 1 hour. Drain thoroughly.