Dried Beef Ball
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Categories: Appetizers - Snacks - Party Food - Finger Food - No Cook - Chilled
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dried Beef | 3 packages | 1pkg for rolling |
| Shallots | 2 bunches | |
| Cream Cheese | 24 Oz | |
| Accent | 1 Tbsp | This is MSG, sold as Ac’cent today |
| Worcestershire Sauce | 2 tbsp | |
| Horseradish | 1 tbsp | Optional |
Method
- Let cheese and cream cheese come to room temperature
- Finely chop shallots
- Finely chop ground beef. Chop all 3 packages but keep 1 package separate for rolling
- Blend shallots, 2 packages dried beef, and cheese.
- Add Accent, Worcershire Sauce, and Horseradish (if using) to mixture
- Shape into one large ball
- Roll in third package of chopped beef
- Chill until ready to serve
Notes
Modern Notes
- Based on the next recipe, a package of finely chopped dried beef is likely around 1/2 cup. The next recipe calls for 1.5 cups of chopped pecans as a replacement for the dried beef.