This recipe is very similar to a family recipe that we use on holidays. We don't use the refrigerated packages of beef because the flavor seems a bit washed out. Instead, we use the Hormel Dried Beef (in jars on the canned meat aisle near the tuna fish). We have also never used the MSG and it turns out perfect.

VERY GOOD and we didn't even refrigerate for the hour! I scaled the recipe back to 10 servings. Since the scale was unable to break down some items I basically eye balled the ingredients. I didn't use the MSG or the dillweed (didn't have it). I used crushed dried italian seasonings in its place. Will make again

This recipe is delicious! I have made it numerous times, always following the recipe, and everyone asks me for the recipe. I personally think it's a must to add the MSG, as it enhances all the flavors! Very tasty!!!!!

Great! Use 1/2 the Dill

This is a really good dip recipe - I will be making it again for Thanksgiving. I made a trial batch at first, halving the ingredients. I used a little MSG, plus the beef and it was waaaaaaaay too salty - unbearably so (and I am one who really likes salty stuff). So make sure you follow the instructions on the dried beef package and rinse the beef slices first - its much better this way, good flavor but not over the top salty. I also did not see a need to add that much MSG. I added some extra beef slices from the deli, chopped also. I served it was flatbread brushed with butter and garlic and toasted in the oven.

This is such good dip! My husband loves it and makes it often, too. Every time we take it anywhere, people rave. We don't add MSG because that's ridiculous. It tastes great without it and the dried beef adds plenty of salt. And you can cut down on the dill a little and we use chopped dried onion. With two packages of bagels, there's still a little dip left so maybe 2 1/2 packages would be better. We usually do plain and wheat.

this was gone in a heartbeat!! Very good

DELICIOUS!!!! With about 1/4 of the onion. A great recipe enjoyed by all who tried it.

I have encountered this dip at several get togethers and never wrote down the recipe. I am surprized by the great flavor of this dip each time. I did not add the msg, but did substitute onion powder and garlic powder. I like this with a hearty wheat or rye cracker. You need something to dip that will carry the weight of the dip. I did not try the bread bowl, but will this Thanksgiving!

THIS IS THE BEST DIP EVER!! I GOT THIS RECIPE FROM A FRIEND A LONG TIME AGO,IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITES.

This dip was very tasty. I used the garlic salt instead of MSG.

This dip is always a hit no matter where I take it to. Easy to make and everyone loves it.

The recipe I've been looking for! I had sampled this at a get together this summer and wanted the recipe ever since. The only things I did different is I omitted the msg and used dehydrated onions. I also had smoked beef freshly shaved at my local deli as it's MUCH better than prepackaged meat. This dip is excellent and a must try! I don't even like bagels, yet I love them with this dip.

This is almost the same recipe I use for what we call "Rye Boat". Equal parts of sour cream and mayo, no MSG though (I don't even know why you'd add that!), garlic powder, white pepper, some Beaumonde if you have it, and the rest is the same. Better if you make it a day ahead. Serve in a hollowed out loaf of round rye with the torn bread pieces for dipping. (We always need some extra bread or crackers.) The best part to eat is the "boat" when it's empty!

We have made this so many times and i have never gotten a complaint.. you can also substitute dry minced onions in it. when the onions soften up it will make for a thicker dip.. we also add more dried beef.. careful on the dill a little goes a long way.. hope this helped and hope yall enjoy it as much as we did..

Been making this for years, yummy. I use no or low fat mayo and sour cream, only a dash of dill, plus garlic powder, either the onion or chopped green onions and never use the MSG. Use crackers to dip with also.

This was a tasty recipe, but next time I'll use less dill and the pre-packaged thin beef from the deli. I omitted the MSG,and served this dip with a combination of onion and plain bagels. It was good, but I had left overs.

A good base recipe, but I tweeked it a bit. I added 3pkgs dried beef, 1 cup of miracle whip and added 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash for the seasonings.. Alowed to chill overnight and I used Thomas' plain & "everything" bagels...YUMMM

This a great recipe and one I have had for years! This can also be made without the msg and tastes the same. It can also be made with low/no fat sour cream and mayonnaise and is still very good! I have found over the years that using Hellmans Mayo give this dip a better flavor than Kraft.

Very good! Also great if you leave out the beef and serve with Hawaiian Sweet Bread instead of bagels.