HOT BEEF DIP

1 jar (8 ounces) dried beef, rinsed, dried and chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup finely chopped red onion
Round loaf of rye or italian bread

Mix together dried beef, cream cheese, sour cream and onion. Hollow out loaf of bread, and set bread cubes aside. Pour dip into hollowed-out bread bowl. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with bread cubes or crackers.