Dried Beef Dip is a classic appetizer made with simple ingredients. Serve this old-school recipe with buttery cracker dippers or fresh veggies.
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Dried Beef Dip was also known as a chipped beef cheese ball during my growing up years. It was one of the favorite dishes to always show up at a holiday party. I was feeling nostalgic for it so decided to publish this easy recipe for maybe new generations to discover and enjoy. It’s a really economical and easy appetizer to make.
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Ingredients for dried beef dip recipe
- Cream Cheese – One block (8 oz) of softened cream cheese for one recipe of this dip. The dip can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd. I prefer using full fat cream cheese for this dip.
- Dried Beef – One can of Armour brand dried beef equals 2.25 ounces. You are welcome to use other brands like Buddig Beef.
- Sour Cream – Helps to make this dip nice and creamy and adds that signature sour cream flavor.
- Green Onions – Fresh green onions pair so nicely with the salty flavors in this dip.
- Chives – Some recipes for dried beef dip use fresh dill. But I prefer how well fresh chives pair with the green onions (scallions).
- Garlic Powder – You could use one clove of minced fresh garlic if you prefer, but I like the convenience of garlic powder. Plus the flavor is a little more mellow. You could also use onion powder.
- Black Pepper – Extra zip and flavor for your dip.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Even more flavor and you definitely don’t need to add any additional amount of salt to this dip!
- Dippers – Serve with your favorite brand of crackers (mine is Ritz) or bagel chips. Fresh vegetables like celery sticks and red or green peppers. In a bread bowl with pumpernickel bread cubes for dipping.
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese to soften. Finely chop the dried beef. Soak the green onions in cold water. Dry them with paper towels. Remove and discard about the top half of the greens and chop off and remove the root ends. Chop the remaining green onions into thin slices.
In a medium bowl, stir together the room temperature cream cheese, dried beef, green onions, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. You can use a spatula or a hand-held electric mixer.
Cover the bowl with an airtight lid or plastic wrap. Allow the ingredients to harmonize their flavors, so refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Dip can be made one day in advance.
Pro tips
Soak the green onions in cold water – this makes them more crisp and easier to chop. Also be sure and dry them before chopping.
Mix the dip in a bowl that has an airtight lid – this makes for easier storage in the refrigerator.
You can make this dip into a cheese ball. Transfer the dip into the middle of a sheet of plastic wrap. Gather the wrap around the dip and twist to form a ball. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow it to firm up. Roll the cheeseball in additional chopped dried beef and chopped chives to garnish before serving.
Make hot dried beef dip. You can easily turn this creamy dip into a hot dip recipe. Spread the dip into an oven-safe small baking dish (or pie plate). Top the dip with chopped pecans if desired for some added crunch! Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes.
Storage directions
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container for up to three days. Or store any leftover dip in the freezer (also in an airtight container or freezer safe plastic bag) for up to two months.
Serving suggestions
My personal favorite dippers for this delicious dip are Ritz crackers. It’s also delicious with fresh celery and red pepper.
For a party or game day, set this dip out with favorite snacks – The Best Beer Nuts, Vegetable Pizza and Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket.
Kitchen tools
- Mixing bowls with airtight lids (and cheese grater insert) that I used for testing this recipe
- My favorite Santoku knife for finely chopping the dried beef and green onions
- My favorite brand of chives that are already prepared
Dried Beef Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2.25 oz dried beef chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 2 tsp fresh chives chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to soften (come to room temperature). Leave it on the counter for about an hour before making the dip. Or soften it in your microwave.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dried beef, green onions, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Use a spatula to stir until well combined. Or use an electric hand mixer.
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least one hour, to allow the flavors to harmonize together.
- This dip can be made up to one day in advance of serving.
- Serve the dip with your favorite crackers and/or fresh cut veggies. You could also serve it in a pumpernickel or rye bread bowl, with bread cubes to dip.
Nutrition
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Shelby says
A delicious savory dip that’s perfect for parties or as a game day snack!
foodtasticmom says
You are so right!
Elisa says
Love this Dried Beef Dip recipe, I can’t wait to make it!! looks delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing 🙂
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Paula says
This beef dip was delicious. We served it with French bread and it was fantastic!
foodtasticmom says
Oh it would be fantastic with French bread – I could make a meal out of that.
Andrea says
This quick and simple dip is perfect for a party or game day.
foodtasticmom says
Absolutely! It’s always a crowd pleaser.
Chenee says
I used to live near a deli that made something similar, served in a bread bowl so you could dip bread in it. I’m 2 hours away now and can’t run and pick some up when I want. I can’t wait to make this and see if it tastes the same!
foodtasticmom says
Awesome, I hope it comes close to what you remember!