Step 1

Allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature.

Step 2

Chop the dried beef into small pieces.

Step 3

Ina bowl, combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire Sauce, green onion, andone-third of the dried beef. Add black pepper if desired.

Step 4

Shape into a ball, and coat with the dried beef pieces. Chill until needed.

Step 5

Set out about 30 minutes before serving time to soften.