Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast

This is a really good version of a dish that has often been made badly and thus made fun of by many.

Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast----
3 TBS Butter,,
3 TBS chopped and peeled onion,,
3 TBS flour,,
2 cups hot milk,,
1/2 pound of dried chipped beef-chopped or cut in small pieces,,
1/4 tsp. paprika,,
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste,,
Tabasco or hot sauce -optional (I always add some of this),,,

In saucepan melt butter and saute yellow onion until clear. - Stir in the flour with a whisk, then slowly add hot milk stirring constantly until mixture thickens.--(milk may be preheated in the microwave)--When the sauce is thick, add remaining ingredients.-- Heat for a moment. Serve over toast.