Description
Hearty Lipton onion soup meatloaf brings classic comfort to dinner tables with its savory blend of ground beef and zesty seasoning. Rich flavors and simple preparation make this dish a reliable weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) ground beef
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Seasoning and Glaze:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray or line a baking sheet with foil, ensuring light greasing.
- Combine ground beef with Lipton Onion Soup Mix, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently blend ingredients without overworking the meat to maintain a tender texture.
- Form the meat mixture into a compact oval shape inside the prepared pan or on the baking sheet, ensuring even distribution for consistent cooking.
- Create a glaze by whisking together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a separate bowl. Generously spread the tangy-sweet mixture across the top of the meat mixture.
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-8 minutes, enabling juice redistribution before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to prevent a tough, dense texture that can make the meatloaf chewy and less enjoyable.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, ensuring the internal temperature hits 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Consider swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, leaner, or vegetarian-friendly version of the classic meatloaf.
- Enhance the glaze by adding a splash of hot sauce or smoked paprika for an extra kick of flavor that complements the onion soup mix’s savory profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg