This Lipton Onion Soup meatloaf is made with simple ingredients in under 1 hour. A classic comfort food to make for dinner!
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Meatloaf Recipe with Onion Soup Mix
Nothing is more cozy than a homemade meatloaf recipe served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, and this one is easy, flavorful, and just like you remember growing up!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Classic: Comfort food to come home to at the end of the day is what traditional meatloaf is all about. You’ll also love my turkey meatloaf and BBQ meatloaf.
- Easy: With just 10 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry ingredients, it come together using a packet of Lipton onion soup mix instead of individual seasonings.
Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Ground beef: I use lean ground beef, about 80%-90% fat. This helps minimize the excess grease that bubbles up the sides of the meatloaf.
- For binding: Panko breadcrumbs and whisked eggs. The eggs also help to keep the meat moist. Any breadcrumbs will work; I just prefer Panko.
- Beef broth: You can swap this with milk if you prefer. It gets absorbed by the breadcrumbs, adding even more flavor.
- Flavor additions: Finely chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- Lipton onion soup mix: Just a packet of the dry mix will do. I use Lipton, but any brand of onion soup mix will do.
- For the glaze: Ketchup or BBQ sauce, or both, and light brown sugar. This is the meatloaf sauce I use most often. Sometimes I’ll add a little Dijon for kick.
How to Make Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
Grab a large mixing bowl and add all of the meatloaf ingredients (except the glaze) then mix to combine. Don’t overmix, otherwise your meatloaf will be dry, mix just enough to make sure all ingredients are combined. Use your hands for this!
Once you’ve got your mixture ready, press it into a prepared loaf pan. If you’re using a baking sheet instead, line it with aluminum foil and then transfer the meat mixture onto the pan and shape it into a loaf. Slather the glaze on top and spread it evenly across.
Now, it’s ready to bake! Place it in the oven preheated to 375°F and bake it for 45 minutes. Once done, let it rest to allow the juices to settle before slicing it. Enjoy!
Tips for the Best Meatloaf
- Loaf pan or baking pan? If you want crispier outer edges, use a baking sheet. If you want moist edges, use a loaf pan.
- Test for readiness. The internal temperature of this easy meatloaf recipe will be 160°F once it is ready to come out of the oven.
- Ground beef alternative. This meatloaf recipe with onion soup mix can also be used with ground turkey. You can also combine the ground beef with a bit of ground pork.
- A layer of cheese. If you love my mozzarella stuffed meatloaf, add half ground beef mixture to pan, layer sliced cheese on top, then top with remaining meat mix.
More recipes with ground beef we love include homemade meatballs, ground beef casserole and baked beef ravioli!
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Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
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Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 pounds 80%-90% ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup beef broth , or milk
- 2 large eggs , whisked
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoons Kosher salt , or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix , dry
Glaze
- ⅔ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce , you could mix half and half
- 2-3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet or 9×5-inch loaf pan with foil. Lightly spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix 2 pounds beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup broth, 2 eggs, 2 Tablespoons parsley, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and onion soup mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, or the meat won't be as tender.
- Shape: Press into the loaf pan or form the mixture into a loaf shape on the pan.
- Mix: In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and/or BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the top of the meatloaf. Add pepper on top, if desired.
- Cook: Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 160°F. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting into slices.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
It does, but I would suggest freezing it before baking. Make the meat mixture, form it into a loaf, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and place it in a freezer bag. Keep frozen for up to 3 months.
Thaw it in the fridge overnight and then bake as directed. You might need a few extra minutes in the oven as it is going in cold.
One of my family’s favorites when it comes to side dishes for juicy meatloaf is cheesy mashed potatoes. We’ll usually have this with peas, green beans, or glazed carrots.
Meatloaf sandwiches of course! In between some toasted bread, a slice of cheese, and maybe some caramelized onions. So good!
Leftovers can also be reheated as is and enjoyed again for dinner the next day.
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Will be making this meat loaf this week ,planning to enjoy it with family
Looking forward to hearing how they like it!
We made this meatloaf for dinner and it was perfect! Easy instructions and tips to help make it even better! We will make it again!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Made this for dinner and the only thing I changed was using seasoned breadcrumbs. That’s all I had on hand. It was amazing!
So glad your family enjoyed the lipton onion soup meatloaf!
Moist and flavorful…absolutely delicious!
Agreed, thanks for the review!