Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf

This recipe is: dairy freenut free

Take the work out of dinner and make your meatloaf with onion soup mix. This easy recipe creates a tender, juicy meatloaf that’s full of flavor and topped with a classic ketchup glaze. Serve your onion soup mix meatloaf with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans for a perfect weeknight meal.

What I love about onion soup mix meatloaf

My family absolutely adores meatloaf, so it’s been added to our regular rotation – like ground chicken tacos or Mississippi pot roast – and I know there won’t be a single complaint.

This simple meatloaf hack makes getting it in the oven super easy because I don’t have to spend the time measuring out seasoning. In fact, I don’t even add salt to this recipe. Thanks to the Lipton onion soup mix – yes, the kind we use in our French onion dip – it’s just one and done situation.

More meatloaf recipes you’ll love: German meatloaf / grilled meatloaf / gluten free meatloaf / ground chicken meatloaf

Two slices of meatloaf on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

An overhead shot of whole meatloaf on a sheet pan glazed on top with ketchup.

How to make onion soup meatloaf

Prep. Preheat your oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Lining your pan is optional, but I find that it makes my cleanup a lot easier.

Make the glaze. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Set aside for later.

Mix the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, egg, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Use your hands or a fork to gently mix the ingredients.

Just like when you’re making meatballs, you want to be careful not to over mix or you’ll end up with tough meatloaf.

Bake the meatloaf. Once your mixture is uniform, shape it into a loaf and place it on your prepared baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 of glaze on top of the meatloaf, reserving the rest for later.

Bake you meatloaf for 45 – 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.

Glaze and serve. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top it with the remaining glaze. Then, let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Close up of a plate with meatloaf slices, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

FAQs and tips on making onion soup mix meatloaf

What makes my meatloaf fall apart?

Meatloaf needs to have enough binding agents to hold it together, in this case the eggs and breadcrumbs. If you follow the recipe as directed, your meatloaf shouldn’t fall apart. Allowing the meatloaf to rest after removing it from the oven will also help prevent it from crumbling.

Should I drain my meatloaf?

For this recipe, we will be using a baking sheet which allows for the juices to move away from the meatloaf so you should not need to drain it. This recipe also calls for lean ground beef (we normally use 93/7) and that helps reduce the amount of grease.

How can I tell if my meatloaf is done?

The ground beef in this recipe needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160˚F. Most meatloafs are done cooking in less than an hour, depending on your oven. To be sure it’s cooked to a safe temperature, I recommend using a meat thermometer to check it’s temperature before serving.

Overhead shot of a plate of meatloaf slices, mashed potatoes, green beans and a steak knife and fork.

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Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 12
Take the work out of dinner and make your meatloaf with onion soup mix. This easy meatloaf recipe creates a tender, juicy meatloaf that’s full of flavor and topped with a classic ketchup glaze. Serve it with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans for a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 packet soup mix
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs*
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
For the glaze:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch coarse salt

Instructions

  • Bake at 400 for 40 – 45 minutes. Until reaches 165˚F.
  • Apply glaze halfway through baking.
  • Save half of the glaze for after meatloaf is cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal Carbohydrates: 11g Protein: 17g Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 61mg Sodium: 229mg Fiber: 0.3g Sugar: 7g Vitamin C: 1mg

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