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!
It is quick and easy to put together, and you can serve it almost immediately, but the maximum flavor is even better after a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
This dip is an absolute "must" when I host a gathering. I've served it for over 30 years, and my guests always look forward to it, and they smile every time they see it on the table again.
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. The leftovers stay fresh in the fridge for several days.
More party-friendly appetizers to round out the table:
Southern Cheese Ring-A delightful throwback recipe from First Lady Rosalyn Carter. This festive cheese ring is a classic savory, sweet, salty treat served with crackers.
Classic Bruschetta (in minutes)-Bruschetta is a classic appetizer that begins with firm ripe tomatoes and fresh basil. Salt, sugar, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil make it sing in Italian!
These are the three appetizers I serve when I host our annual cookie exchange. They are all expected!😉
I've found that a round, unsliced loaf of dark pumpernickel bread sets it off beautifully because of the sharp color contrast.
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 also great with celery sticks or crisp crackers. Be sure to have a sharp serrated knife available because my guests love to cut up the dip-soaked bottom of the crust, the reward for sticking around. I think your guests will feel the same! I'd arm wrestle you for a bite of it! Yummy!!
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. If you are concerned about sodium, you can rinse the beef and apt it dry before chopping it.
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 a quality that can "round out" a dish, as 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 wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. 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.
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.
Here are a few more of our family favorites including two great beverages:
Five Minute Cheeseball- Quick and tasty cheeseball that goes together easily with the simplest pantry ingredients. Vary it to your taste and what you have on hand.
Beer Cheese Dip- Put this savory dip together in minutes. Dry ranch dreesing is the secret ingredient! The flavor is outstanding and pairs well with crackers, crudité, or crusty bites of beer bread.
Caramel Puff Corn- A quick and easy caramel puff corn snack with no hulls!
Cranberry Bourbon Slush- An easy, festive frozen cocktail for any season that's easy to make ahead. Pretty and a great combination of flavors!
Copycat Baileys- A delicious homemade copycat version of Ireland's most renowned liqueur, Bailey's Irish Cream.
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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!!
I have been looking for years. Made it years ago but jused other recipes. This is the one I used. Is delicious. ThNk you for posting.
Wonderful news! It's a favorite at our house! Thanks for taking time to comment, I sure do appreciate it! Happy New Year!
Wegmans is ok but the ones around me do not include the dried beef. At least to me, that’s an essential ingredient. This recipe is spot on!
Thank you ever so much! This recipe was given to me about 40 years ago by a caterer and I always make it for my friends when we gather because they love it as much as we do! Thank you! Hope you have a great summer!!
Too much mayo!
If you want to use less mayo, please make it the way you like it! 🥰
I used to make this a long time ago but my recipe calls for some horseradish, this sounds really good also.
Horseradish is a natural accompaniment to beef so that does sound terrific. I searched online and found some recipes like you describe and now I am so curious to try them!! Thanks for a great hint!!
My recipe does not include Dill Weed which makes me happy because I do not like the taste of dill. What could I use in place of it? I just used the Beau Monde, sour cream, mayo, dried beef and parsley. The dip is so addicting but loaded with sodium which isn't good for me!
My mom always washes the dry beef to get all the salt off. Do you not do this?