Dried Beef Dip will be a winner at any party or gathering! The unbeatable flavor combination of dried beef, real mayonnaise, sour cream, Beau Monde, and dill is always a crowd-pleaser at every gathering!
I got this recipe from a caterer many years ago, and over time, I've found that a round, unsliced loaf of dark pumpernickel bread sets it off beautifully because of the sharp contrast of colors.
Pumpernickel rye bread's slightly sweet and earthy flavor pairs perfectly with chipped beef dip. Pumpernickel bread has a very tender crust, and the chunks removed from the center of the loaf make perfect dippers.
This dip is an absolute "must" when I host a gathering. I've served it for over 30 years, and it's always a hit! It's a super popular appetizer, and my husband and I always keep our fingers crossed that it doesn't all get eaten because it's a favorite, and we love having leftovers.
Dried beef, sometimes called chipped beef, is a form of beef jerky. Lean beef is salted, pressed, dried, and thinly sliced to make it. Grocery stores sell dried beef in plastic pouches or small glass jars like this.
The thin, salty, chewy slices are almost irresistible. I usually snitch at least one piece to nibble!
This savory favorite is simple to make! Begin by chopping the dried beef into thin ribbons or dice.
Beau Monde means "wonderful life" in French. It's a classic mixture of many spices. It combines celery, onion, and salt with just a touch of sweetness. You will discover that its unique flavors enhance a variety of dishes.
Spice Island was the first company to package and sell Beau Monde seasoning. It's my favorite brand and wonderful in many recipes, like potato or pasta salad. If you can't find it, you can make a substitute for Beau Monde seasoning using the recipe in this helpful post by Julie Blanner.
Sour cream is amazing stuff. Tangy and slightly tart, it adds a pop to whatever you put it on. Real mayonnaise is smooth and creamy with the quality that can "round out" a dish like butter does in other foods.
Together, they provide the perfect combination to carry the flavors of salty dried beef and pungent dill.
Fresh dill is always better than dried, but one teaspoon of dried dill weed equals one tablespoon of fresh dill. I almost always use dill weed when I make this. Gourmet Garden's dill paste in a tube is also wonderful for this recipe!
All you need to do now is stir everything together. When you add the intriguing flavor of dill, you create a sort of "dip nirvana." It's almost impossible to stop eating this savory chipped beef dip!
Next, spoon the mixture into a loaf of bread you've hollowed out. Cut the bread you took out into walnut-sized chunks. Put the loaf on a platter and arrange the bread chunks around it.
Cover the platter with plastic film and refrigerate it for an hour or two. While it chills, the flavors will all get to know each other and "marry." The dill, beef, mayonnaise, Beau Monde, and sour cream will soon make beautiful music in your mouth!
Look at that top photo. Isn't it pretty? I love to garnish it with fresh parsley. If fresh dill is available, it's the best garnish of all.
One of the very best things about this dried beef dip happens when all that remains is the chewy bread soaked with what's left of the dip.
So be sure to put a serrated knife near the platter to cut up the delicious, crusty shell. I'd arm wrestle you for a bite of it! Yummy!!
A savory dip in a base of sour cream and real mayonnaise with Beau Monde, dill, and dried beef. Serve in a loaf of bread you have hollowed out for a great presentation.
This dip is an absolute "must" when I host a gathering. Do you have a favorite appetizer at your house? If you do, would you share it? Please?
Here are a couple of more of our family favorites. Five Minute Cheeseball, and another addictive snack, Caramel Crunch Chocolate Chex Mix. If you're looking for unique cocktail recipes, here are two good ones: Cranberry Bourbon Slush and Grinch Cocktail!
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Love, GB (Betty Streff)
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I usually buy the Wegmans premade dip. This is the first time making it homemade and it was delicious! We be using this recipe again. Thanks!
What a wonderful way to start up my day! I didn't know about Wegman's at all! That's a new one on me- so happy you liked the dip!!