If you prefer less salt in your food, rinse the dried beef in warm water, then dry on paper towels before slicing. Dried beef is cured with a substantial amount of salt, and rinsing it will help to wash a good amount of it away. This works so well that I've actually had to add salt back in to the final recipe--but it's really a matter of your personal taste.)
How to Make Creamed Chipped Beef
Slice dried beef into thin strips or chunks; set aside.
In a non-stick frying pan, melt butter on medium heat.
Add sliced beef to the butter and toss carefully (the butter is hot!) to coat well. Cook on medium about 3 minutes--or until the edges of the beef begin to fizzle.
Turn off heat. Sprinkle flower over beef and toss to coat well.
Add milk, pepper, and Liquid Smoke seasoning.
Turn heat back on to medium. Stir mixture until flour is completely dissolved into the liquid and the mixture thickens--about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat. Mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve on toast. For a tasty treat--and to pump up the protein content of your meal--place a scrambled egg or two on the toast, then pour creamed chipped beef mixture on top. Yum!