Best 5 Hot Pecan Beef Spread Recipes

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Hot pecan beef spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. This classic dish combines the flavors of ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, sweet pecans, and a hint of spice to create a unique and flavorful spread that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are hosting a party, having a picnic, or simply looking for a flavorful addition to your next meal, hot pecan beef spread is a great choice.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HOT PECAN BEEF SPREAD



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A friend shared this appetizer with me, and I've made it often over the years. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator and can be reheated or served cold.-Harriet Kroeger, Blaine, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (3 ounces) dried beef, finely chopped
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
Assorted crackers or pita chips

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute pecans in butter until toasted; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the sour cream, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Stir in the beef, onion and green pepper. , Spoon into a greased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT AND SALTY SPICED PECANS



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Hot and salty snack.

Provided by PenRip

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir cumin and cayenne pepper into the butter until dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir pecans, sucralose sweetener, and salt into the butter mixture to coat the nuts completely. Spread coated nuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans in preheated oven until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 221.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

HILL COUNTRY PECAN SPREAD



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If you are lucky enough to have this spread left over, it is terrific warmed and served as a topping for baked potatoes. Great served warm with wheat crackers.

Provided by Stinkerbell

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 ounces dried beef, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, blend together softened cream cheese and milk.
  • Stir in dried beef, green pepper, onion, sour cream, garlic, pepper and jalapenos.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into 1 quart baking dish.
  • Melt butter in small skillet.
  • Add pecans and saute over medium heat until light brown.
  • Spread over cream cheese mixture, and bake in a pre-heated 350*F oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 328.9, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.7

HOT DRIED BEEF SPREAD



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This is another recipe from my mom's recipe box. It is used as an appetizer or snack to serve hot on crackers. She added to her recipe that it is best made the day before serving and kept in the refrigerator until use.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup pecans, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
16 ounces cream cheese
4 tablespoons milk
5 ounces chipped dried beef, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons onions, minced
4 tablespoons green peppers, minced
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small oven tray.
  • Toss pecans in butter, spread on tray and toast in oven at 350 degrees for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned; set aside.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients throughly and place in a 9" pie plate.
  • Top with toasted pecans.
  • Chill in refrigerator until serving time.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, serve hot with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.1, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 551.2, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.9

HOT AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to taste. These make a great snack or appetizer for the holidays, or anytime.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans, and gently toss with chili powder to coat.
  • Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips for Making the Best Hot Pecan Beef Spread:

  • To ensure a smooth and creamy spread, use high-quality cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
  • For a smoky flavor, use roasted pecans instead of raw pecans.
  • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your personal taste. If you prefer a milder spread, use less cayenne pepper or omit it altogether.
  • For a more substantial spread, add some cooked and shredded beef to the mixture.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, vegetables, or bread for a delicious and easy appetizer or snack.

Conclusion:

This Hot Pecan Beef Spread is a flavorful and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer, snack, or spread for sandwiches, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, give this Hot Pecan Beef Spread a try.

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