5-Ingredient Cream Cheese Chipped Beef Dip Recipe
Make this classic chipped beef dip with only 5 ingredients. With its creamy consistency and unbeatable flavor combination, it’s the perfect party dip!
We’re going old-school today with this recipe for a classic 1950’s appetizer. Chipped beef dip is too good to lose to time, so this recipe captures the best of this easy recipe.
Chipped beef is an ingredient I’d never used before — it comes in a little glass jar and is basically a form of thin slices of beef jerky. It’s very salty, and so is this dip, but that makes it the perfect party snack!
This dip can be made in about 5 minutes, and is a family favorite for holiday gatherings, super bowl parties, and anytime you need to make a super popular appetizer really quickly!
What’s in this dried beef dip recipe?
This recipe is made from simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store!
- Cream Cheese: A block of cream cheese forms the base of this creamy dip. You can sub this with Neufchâtel cheese, or even fat-free cream cheese if you’re looking to save on calories.
- Sour Cream: This, along with the cream cheese, gives this dip its consistency. You can sub with low-fat sour cream.
- Chipped (or Dried) Beef: This is a form of beef jerky in a can. You can find this in the canned meats or deli section of your grocery stores. Two of the most commonare Armor and Buddig brand.
- Garlic Powder: You can also use 1 tsp of fresh minced garlic. Do not sub this with garlic salt.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This adds a lovely bit of umami to this old-school party appetizer. You can sub with coconut aminos or even soy sauce!
Making this chipped beef dip recipe
Step 1 | Chop the Beef
Lay your beef out on the cutting board. Cut it into 1/2 inch thin strips one way, then cut into 1/2 inch strips the other way. You’ll end up with small pieces like this:
Step 2 | Mix It Up
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and beef squares. It is important that your cream cheese be softened, or you will have a hard time getting that creamy consistency.
Step 3 | Serve and Enjoy!
I like to garnish my dip with chopped green onions. You can serve this dip in a dip bowl or a bread bowl. This dip pairs well with fresh vegetables like cucumbers, sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, celery sticks, or carrots. You can also use bagel chips — in fact, any kind of crackers make perfect dippers!
Variations
You can add or sub a few ingredients to make variations on the basic recipe.
- Hot Chipped Beef Dip: Add one chopped jalapeño pepper to the dip to bring the spicy heat!
- Change the Flavor Profile: You can add dill weed, onion powder, or beau monde seasoning to the cream cheese mixture to change the flavor profile.
- Add Mix-Ins: Add chopped green peppers or red pepper or other chopped fresh veggies!
- Chipped Beef Cheese Ball: Add 1 cup cheddar cheese to the dip, then form it into a ball and wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
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FAQs
Yes, you can substitute low-fat or fat-free cream cheese and sour cream if you want to reduce the calorie content. However, keep in mind that the texture may be slightly thinner, and the flavor might be a bit tangier.
This dip can be very salty. If you’d like to cut the salt a bit, try washing (and patting dry) your dried beef before you incorporate it.
This dip should last up to 3–4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving as some separation may occur.
Yes! In fact, making it a few hours or even a day ahead allows the flavors to meld. Just give it a good stir before serving.
This dip can be enjoyed both ways. If you’d like it warm, heat it gently in a microwave-safe dish or bake it in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until warm and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 2.25 oz jar dried beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 1/2" squares.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream. Add the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and dried beef pieces to the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir well. Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
