Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf (2024)

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.

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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

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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.

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.

More beef recipes you should try:

Guinness braised beef
Slow cooker beef tacos
Ground beef stroganoff
Beef Massaman curry
Air fryer roast beef

Complete your meal with these dairy free sides:

Instant pot baked beans with bacon and brown sugar
Vegan scalloped potatoes
Crispy roasted brussels sprouts
Italian green beans
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