SOS
SOS is a classic American comfort food dish, often called 'Shit on a Shingle,' consisting of chipped or ground beef served in a creamy gravy over toast. It's a staple of diner and military cuisine, known for its simplicity and hearty, savory flavor profile. The dish typically features beef, milk, flour, and seasonings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a significant amount of carbohydrates from the toast and thickener. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins from the beef, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
Per 1.5 cups (about 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish's informal name is a piece of American military slang, reflecting its common appearance in mess halls. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense meal designed to provide sustained energy, making it a historical 'stick-to-your-ribs' food for laborers and soldiers.
