Beefy Ball

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A creamy, savory cheese ball packed with dried beef, pecans, and onion, perfect for spreading on crackers at parties or gatherings for a rich, flavorful appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1/2 jar dried beef, cut up fine

Instructions

  1. Ensure beef, pecans, and onion are all chopped fine.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, chopped pecans, minced onion, and dried beef thoroughly.
  3. Form the mixture into a ball.
  4. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Sprinkle paprika on the ball before serving, if desired.
  6. Serve spread on crackers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

443 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 12.9g 5% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 210.5mg 9% DV
Potassium 161.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 39mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 85.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 44.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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