Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf

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Quick & Flavorful Meatloaf Dinner

I love meatloaf! You’ll find several amazing meatloaf recipes here on my blog. What makes this family favorite Lipton onion soup meatloaf (aka the souperior meatloaf) different is that it’s so easy and quick to throw together.

It’s incredibly beginner and time-friendly when you use the soup mix – you’ll have all the seasoning and wonderful onion flavor you need. You'll get all the savory secret ingredient seasoning you need in one packet and can skip a long list of spices.

Try this nostalgic 6-ingredient onion soup mix meatloaf recipe once and you'll understand why it became such a hit after the tasty introduction of the Lipton brand in 1952.

❤️ Why I Love This Recipe

• So Easy. Mix the simple ingredients, throw it in a loaf pan, and bake. This recipe has just a few basic steps – it’s the easiest ever.

• Tasty. This easy meatloaf recipe is full of that classic beefy onion soup mix flavor. It makes it rich, delicious, and full of hearty flavor you’ll adore.

• Perfect for Weeknights. With just six ingredients and a short prep time, this easy Lipton onion soup meatloaf recipe is sure to be a weeknight staple.

🥘 Ingredients

• Ground Beef – I like using an 80/20 blend of ground beef or ground chuck for this recipe. Lean ground beef is great, but try not to go lower than 85/15 so it stays juicy. You want every bite to be tasty and moist!
• Lipton Onion Soup Mix – This gives ground beef all that delicious flavor. You can also use Recipe Secrets Beefy Onion soup mix or a generic onion soup mix. You can use my DIY Onion Soup Mix too.
• Breadcrumbs – This will help to bind your meatloaf! You can use regular bread crumbs or panko – but they should be plain and unseasoned.
• Milk – You can also use beef broth or water to moisten the breadcrumbs and to make the meatloaf super moist and tender. This ensures each meatloaf slice is delicious.
• Eggs – Eggs also help to bind the meatloaf and add richness.
• Ketchup – You’ll double the amount if you want to have a ketchup topping. Ketchup in the meatloaf adds extra moisture and a tasty, tangy flavor.

📖 Variations

Want to add even more flavor to your meatloaf? Try adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup of diced green bell pepper, ½ cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese, or up to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the meat mixture.

Or, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the ketchup for an even sweeter glaze.

Lipton has quite a few products that can be swapped out with the usual flavor to vary your meatloaf to your taste. Try classic onion, golden onion, vegetable, or onion mushroom flavors.

Leaner proteins like ground chicken or ground turkey are also great when mixed with onion soup mix. Add fat to these super lean meats to improve the flavor (melted or grated butter, bacon grease, chopped bacon bits, ground bacon, cheese, beef tallow, etc).

Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf (with oatmeal) - Swap out the breadcrumbs for 2 cups of oatmeal, increase the eggs to 3 large eggs, and omit the milk and ketchup. Combine and cook as directed in the recipe card below.

Try this amazing smoked meatloaf, the copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf, or this popular bacon-wrapped meatloaf.

See my Ultimate Meatloaf Guide for all the best tips and info to make any traditional meatloaf recipe turn out perfectly! You can also read more great resources for picking the best meat for meatloaf, internal temperatures of meatloaf, or the oven temperatures for meatloaf here!

🔪 How To Make Lipton Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf

Could meatloaf be any easier? I don’t think so! You can have this delicious meatloaf mixed, shaped, and in the oven in about 5 minutes.

Grab a large bowl for mixing, measuring cups, ground beef and/or ground pork, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, a packet of Lipton onion soup mix, and a loaf pan to get started.

This recipe will yield about 10 servings. Slice into 6-8 larger slices to feed a hungry crowd.

Prep & Combine Ingredients

Step 1: Preheat your oven. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4). Then, set out a 9x5-inch loaf pan. You can make a free-form meatloaf in a 9x13 baking dish if you don’t have a loaf pan.

Step 2: Mix the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add 2 pounds (907.18 grams) of ground beef with 1 packet or envelope of Lipton Onion Soup mix, ¾ cup (81 grams) of breadcrumbs, ¾ cup (177.44 milliliters) of milk, 2 large eggs, and ⅓ cup (80 grams) of ketchup (photo1).

Step 3: Mix until just combined. Working the mixture with your hands is the quickest way to fully combine the ingredients (photo 2). Once everything is evenly distributed, stop mixing.

Step 4: Shape. Transfer into your loaf pan, smoothing the top of the mixture a bit (photo 3).

Bake The Meatloaf & Serve

Step 5: Bake. Place the meatloaf in the center of the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 55 minutes to an hour, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches at least 160°F (71°C).

Step 6: Rest, slice, and serve. Remove the meatloaf from the oven when done and rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving to keep all those juices in.

🍽️ What To Serve With Meatloaf

This easy Lipton meatloaf recipe is the best weeknight dinner! You can serve it with delicious, cream cheese mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, or a crisp broccolini salad.

Try my ultra-rich garlic red skin mashed potatoes and my quick air fryer brussel sprouts. See my post on What To Serve With Meatloaf for great ideas for more amazing side dishes. Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

• Set the meat out to warm. Taking the cold chill off the meat shortens the time needed to cook your meatloaf. It's the best way to match the cooking time given with this recipe.
• Beat the eggs beforehand to prevent over-mixing. Over-mixing the meatloaf can make it tough – we don’t want that. If you beat the eggs in a separate bowl before adding them to ground beef it’ll take out a lot of the mixing time.
• Want a delicious ketchup glaze? I do recommend it for this recipe. You can add ⅓ cup of ketchup to the top of the meatloaf after 45 minutes of cooking time. Take the meatloaf out of the oven and spread the ketchup evenly over the top. Return the meatloaf to the oven and cook for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
• Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting into it. No one wants a dry meatloaf! Allowing the meatloaf to rest for a while will let all the juices redistribute and not run right out as soon as you cut into it.
• If you’re adding veggies to the loaf, sauté them first. If you want to follow the variations and add chopped green bell pepper, onion, or mushrooms, try sautéing them for a few minutes until they soften. This way, they’ll be completely cooked when your meatloaf is done!

🥡 Storing & Reheating

My meatloaf tastes even better the next day. If the meatloaf is stored in an airtight container or wrapped in foil before refrigerating, it will last for up to 3 to 5 days.

Freezing

If you’re making meatloaf for another day – it freezes exceptionally well. You can freeze either a whole meatloaf or individual slices of meatloaf for easy reheating.

Make sure it’s completely cooled before packing to freeze. Wrap in plastic wrap and place it into an airtight freezer storage container or freezer bag.

Meatloaf freezes well for up to 3 months. That’s perfect for meal prep. See all of my tips in this guide on how to freeze meatloaf. Pop leftovers in the fridge overnight to thaw before reheating.

Reheating

I like to reheat meatloaf leftovers in the oven to keep them juicy. Preheat your oven to 250°F (121°C/Gas Mark ½). Then, place portioned slices of meatloaf or an entire meatloaf into the dish, splashing a little beef broth into the dish to keep it moist.

Cover with aluminum and bake until the center reaches at least 165°F (74°C), about 25-30 minutes. See more tips on how to reheat meatloaf here.

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