Lipton French Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf
You and the family are going to love this juicy and delicious Lipton French Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf. It is a no-fuss, flavor packed meatloaf that’s made with a handful of pantry staples. Get ready to make your new family favorite that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or even Sunday Dinner!
While you’re here be sure to check out NaNa’s Homestyle Meatloaf as well as this Mini Meatloaf recipe too!
A good meatloaf recipe is a must for every family! This one will be a recipe you make over-and-over again, it’s THAT good!
Ingredients for Lipton Soup Mix Meatloaf
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This meatloaf recipe is packed with flavor. The not so secret ingredient is Lipton French Onion Soup Mix! Here’s what you need to make it:
- Ground beef: a blend of 80/20 is best.
- Lipton French Onion Soup Mix: you can use the beefy onion soup mix as well.
- Bell peppers and onions: dice them up and add to your meat mixture for more flavor.
- Ritz crackers: these help create structure for the meatloaf.
- Eggs: use an egg as a binder to help bind the meatloaf and ingredients together
How to make this meatloaf recipe
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This onion soup mix meatloaf is pure comfort food! It’s not only easy to prepare, it is made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
- Step 1: gather your ingredients to make the meatloaf.
- Step 2: Add the ground beef in a large bowl, then add the remaining ingredients and seasonings.
- Step 3: Mix the meatloaf until everything is combined.
- Step 4: Form the mixture into a log shape in a baking dish.
- Step 5: Bake for about 45 minutes.
- Step 6: Add the glaze all over the top, and bake for another 45 minutes to an hour.
Glaze for meatloaf
The glaze for meatloaf is one of the best parts! While your meatloaf is cooking, make the glaze to put over the top.
In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, barbeque sauce, and a little bit of brown sugar. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and drain off any excess grease. Slather the glaze all over the top of the meatloaf, then put it back in the oven.
Easy Meatloaf Recipe Variations
- Ground turkey: you can substitute ground beef for ground turkey instead.
- Soup mix: you can use lipton beefy soup mix or the original
- Glaze: use just BBQ sauce or ketchup if you don’t want to mix them both
- Spicy kick: Add diced jalapenos, crushed red pepper flakes, or a dash of hot sauce to the mix for spicy flavor.
What to serve with Meatloaf
Serve your meatloaf with:
FAQs
Yes! Bake it and let it cool down completely and store it in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Yes, just add a little bit of extra seasoning, maybe even cheese for more flavor.
Lipton is the classic, but any Onion soup mix will work in a pinch!
Easy French Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef, 80/20 mix is best
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 Bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 Yellow onion, diced
- 1 pack Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Seasoned salt, use less if watching sodium intake
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Glaze for Meatloaf
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper and set it aside
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Lipton French Onion Soup Mix, crushed crackers, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, diced bell pepper and onion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix the meat mixture gently with clean hands or a spoon until just combined. (do not overmix it). Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and press lightly into an even log shape.
- Place the meatloaf in the oven and cook uncovered for 45 minutes. While the meatloaf is cooking, mix the ketchup, bbq sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl and set it aside.
- After 45 minutes, remove it from the oven and drain any excess grease that accumulated in the dish. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Place it back in the oven and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This keeps it juicy and easy to cut. And enjoy!
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