Creamy, savory, and perfect for game day or potlucks, this chipped beef dip is a crowd-pleaser!
Made with cream cheese, sour cream, air dried chipped beef -and Worcestershire sauce, it’s easy to prepare and always a hit. My mom has been making this recipe for over 45 years, and it’s always the first dish to disappear at parties! I suggest to you my latest recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Broccoli. This recipe made it into my Crockpot Game Day Recipes list!
Ingredients:
Looking for a quick, make-ahead appetizer that everyone will love? This chipped beef dip is your answer.
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- cream cheese - softened
- sour cream - I use full-fat sour cream
- Worcestershire sauce - still trying to pronounce this one!
- garlic powder
- dried chipped beef, diced into small pieces or ribbons
- green onions, sliced, just the green tops.
Substitutions
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangier flavor.
- Add diced green peppers, onions, or horseradish for extra flavor.
Can I use fresh beef instead of dried chipped beef?
Yes! Simply cook and finely chop 4-6 ounces of roast beef or deli meat as a substitute.
Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Absolutely! Prepare the dip up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
Is there a low-fat version?
You can use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream, but the texture may be slightly less creamy.
Can I use a different type of cheese?
While cream cheese works best as the base, you can experiment with adding shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack for extra cheesiness. I would start adding in ¼ cup increments.
Prep tip
If you’re short on time, you can microwave the cream cheese for 10-15 seconds to soften it quickly.
I have been making this for 35 plus years and it is delicious!!!!
How to make chipped beef dip
This dip comes together in just 35 minutes and requires no fancy ingredients—just simple, pantry staples. Check your pantry, you might have the ingredients to make my famous hot bacon dressing too!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Stir in the diced chipped beef and sliced green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and heated through.
- Garnish with extra chipped beef and green onions, if desired.
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Storage Tip
If you have leftovers, and that is a big if, I will keep the dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. There might be some separation of liquid from the dip. This is not a problem. Just stir it back in as you heat it.
Reheating Instructions
I am a fan of reheating chipped beef dip in the oven. I place it in an unheated oven and then heat the oven to 350. By the time the oven comes to temperature, the dip has also come to temperature.
But if an oven is not available or if you are short on time, microwaving the hot beef dip in 30-second intervals is also a great option. Just be sure to stir it to distribute any hot pockets.
Serving suggestions
I will serve the chipped beef dip with anything crunchy and able to scoop up the dip. Fritos, corn chips, slices of toasted baguette or pumpernickel slices are always a good idea.
Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Chipped beef is salted, smoked dried beef that has been sliced paper-thin. Chipped beef was once an American kitchen staple and is also known as dried beef. Look for chipped beef in small jars or plastic zip bags at the grocery store.
There are different variations of the classic warm chipped beef dip recipe but this recipe has cream cheese, sour cream, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder diced green onions and of course, shredded chipped beef.
Yes! Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and heat on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Chef Tip
Chipped beef dip is the perfect appetizer that can be made ahead. In fact, I think the recipe is even more delicious if the ingredients are able to marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight. Keep the dip covered and in the refrigerator until it is time to heat the dip for serving.
Chipped Beef Dip Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces (226 ⅘ g) Cream Cheese (softened)
- 8 ounces (226 ⅘ g) Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Garlic Powder
- 3 ounces (85 g) dried chipped beef (diced)
- 4 (4) green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350.
- Cream together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.8 ounces Cream Cheese, 8 ounces Sour Cream, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Stir in the diced chipped beef and sliced green onions.3 ounces dried chipped beef, 4 green onions
- Spoon into a baking dish and smooth.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until dip is bubbly.
- Garnish with extra chipped beef and sliced onions, if desired.
Notes
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Holly W says
Do you need to rinse the dried beef?
Sarah Mock says
Nope! Don't wash off all of that salty flavor!
Valerie Porter says
What size serving dish?
Kim says
Hi! Can you make chip beef dip ahead and freeze it uncooked? Then thaw and bake when needed?
Thanks!
Sarah Mock says
Hi Kim,
I have never made it ahead, frozen and cooked it. You are welcome to give it a try. My caution would be that, after freezing it, the texture may not be the same. Cream cheese changes texture after freezing. That being said, I am not sure if the sour cream would help keep it stable. I don't have time to test it but this is my caution and advise.
Sarah
Lisa says
Can this be served at room temp or cold?
Sarah Mock says
I have never tried to serve it room temp or cold from the beginning. BUT I will eat it room temperature after it has been heated once. Kind of like a leftover. Let me know what you end up doing. I would love to hear.
Susan says
We used to make this years ago in the crock pot but with minced dried onion. Served with Bagel chips (which I can never find any longer) it was always a big hit!
Frank K says
Thank you for the recipe! I remember my mom making it but she has passed and we couldn't find her recipe. This is as close as I have found.
Sarah says
I am glad I could be helpful Frank.
Noelle says
I made this for a dinner party I was hosting and everyone loved it! Paired perfectly with some tortilla chips I bought from Trader Joe's!
Sarah says
If you are a fan of Trader Joe's you are going to want to try my recipe for Trader Joes Everything but the bagel seasoning.
Jennifer Farley says
DELICIOUS! This dip will go fast in anyone's house!
Sarah says
We love it! I hope it makes it into your appetizer rotation.