1 (4.5 oz.) pkg. dried beef
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
ground pepper to taste
Cut beef into ribbons or pieces. Melt butter in pan on medium heat. Mix in flour and pepper with a whisk or fork. Slowly add milk, mixing constantly. Bring to simmer and add beef. Simmer for five minutes. Serve over toast. Enjoy!