🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 (8 oz) package dried chipped beef, finely chopped (look for “SOS”-style or Buddig)
1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce – for tangy depth
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
3 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Salt, only if needed (dried beef is already salty!)
Ritz crackers, bagel chips, or toasted baguette slices, for serving
đź’ˇ Note: Dried chipped beef is already cooked and preserved, so no cooking required! Just chop it finely for even distribution.
👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Soften & Mix
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth (a hand mixer makes this ultra-creamy, but a wooden spoon works too).
2. Fold in the Good Stuff
Add the finely chopped chipped beef and green onions. Mix until evenly distributed.
3. Season with Soul
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste before adding salt—most chipped beef is quite salty on its own!
4. Shape the Ball
Scoop the mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and gently mold into a smooth ball (about the size of a grapefruit).
