Absolutely! Here’s an easy, classic Meatloaf with Lipton Onion Soup Mix recipe. The soup mix gives the meatloaf lots of savory onion flavor without needing to chop onions.
🍖 Easy Lipton Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 works well)
- 1 packet Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow or Dijon mustard
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the breadcrumb mixture
In a large bowl, combine:
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
Stir and let it sit for about 2–3 minutes. This softens the breadcrumbs and helps keep the meatloaf moist.
3. Add the remaining ingredients
Add the following to the bowl:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
4. Mix everything together
Using clean hands or a large spoon, gently mix everything until well combined.
Don’t overmix. Mixing the meat too much can make the finished meatloaf dense and tough.
5. Shape the meatloaf
Transfer the mixture to your loaf pan and shape it into an even loaf.
If using a baking sheet, shape the meat mixture into a loaf approximately 9 × 5 inches.
6. Prepare the glaze
In a small bowl, mix:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Stir until smooth.
Spread about half of the glaze over the top of the raw meatloaf. Save the rest for later.
7. Bake
Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 60–75 minutes.
The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your meatloaf.
8. Add more glaze
About 15 minutes before the meatloaf is finished, remove it from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top.
Return it to the oven and continue cooking.
9. Check the temperature
The most important step is checking the center with an instant-read thermometer.
The meatloaf should reach 160°F (71°C) in the center.
10. Let it rest
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
This allows the juices to redistribute, making the slices more moist and helping the meatloaf hold together.
11. Slice and serve
Cut the meatloaf into thick slices and serve warm.
It’s especially good with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roasted vegetables, or corn.
⭐ Tips for the best meatloaf
- Don’t overmix the beef.
- Use ground beef with some fat; very lean beef can make the meatloaf dry.
- Let it rest before slicing.
- If you want a softer, moister meatloaf, use milk-soaked breadcrumbs as described above.
- You can prepare the meatloaf several hours ahead, refrigerate it, and bake it when you’re ready.
- Leftovers make excellent meatloaf sandwiches the next day.
