Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
Sep 04, 2024, Updated Oct 06, 2024
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My Lipton onion soup meatloaf is a classic recipe that has be served up for years. I use a pack of dry onion soup mix to add amazing flavor. This is a simple recipe that’s sure to become a meal the whole family will enjoy.
One of my favorite dinners is a delicious meatloaf like my BBQ meatloaf, air fryer meatloaf, and my family’s favorite, Lipton onion soup meatloaf.
Over the years, I have been tweaking the recipe to make sure the ingredients are just right. Getting the right balance of all the ingredients is important to producing the best tasting meatloaf.
Now after the fine-tuning, I think it’s just about perfect. This recipe is easy to make and packed full of flavor. A great option for a simple dinner any night of the week.
Why I love this recipe
There are many Lipton onion soup mix recipes but I think this meatloaf is one of my favorites! This is a seriously easy meatloaf recipe with just a few ingredients.
- Flavor – The Lipton onion soup mix adds so much amazing flavor to this recipe. It’s a secret ingredient that everyone should keep in the pantry.
- Leftovers – This makes the BEST leftovers!
- Easy – A simple meatloaf recipe.
If you enjoy meatloaf like my family, be sure to check out this air fryer meatloaf and BBQ meatloaf recipe.
Reader Rating
“This is the only recipe I use now. So full of flavor and so moist. Easy ingredients and leftover sandwiches the next day. Yum yum yummy. I have now made it 5 times and it’s Perfect every time.” – Debbie
Ingredients needed
This takes some simple ingredients that you might already have on hand.
- Ground beef – To achieve a moist and flavorful meatloaf, try using 80/20 ground beef. You can substitute with lean ground beef or even ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Lipton onion soup mix – The secret ingredient! This dry mix is packaged in a box and can typically be found in the soup aisle at the grocery store.
- Eggs – 2 eggs are needed.
- Ketchup – This helps with moisture and adds a little extra flavor. You can substitute the ketchup with barbecue sauce or marinara sauce for different flavor profile.
- Water – Keeps the meatloaf moist and tender.
- Breadcrumbs – You can use regular breadcrumbs or Panko bread crumbs. Crumbled crackers or butter crackers also work well.
- Brown sugar – This is needed for the glaze.
- Ground mustard – Balances out the sweetness in the meatloaf glaze.
- Ground black pepper – Adds a little hint of spice.
How to make Lipton Onion Soup meatloaf
This easy Lipton onion soup meatloaf recipe can be cooked in the oven or in the air fryer.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place one envelope soup mix, eggs, water, and ketchup in a large bowl. Mix together until combined.
- Add the ground meat and breadcrumbs.
- Mix until just combined. Don’t over mix.
- Shape meat mixture into a loaf. Place in a loaf pan, meatloaf pan, or a large baking dish lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Oven: Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cooked through. (Start checking at 1 hour.) Check with a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches at least 165 degrees F.
- Air Fryer: Cook at 370 degrees F for 15 minutes. Check to see how it’s cooking and cook another 15 minutes. Spread on glaze and cook 10-15 more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Sauce: For the glaze, place ketchup, brown sugar, and ground mustard in a small saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Brush the glaze over the meatloaf, slice and serve.
Heather’s recipe tips and variations
- Soup mix: While Lipton is the popular brand name, you can use another dry onion soup brand.
- Mixing: Be sure not to over mix the ground beef mixture. Over mixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- Meat: If using ground turkey or chicken, add an extra 1/4 of water to help keep it moist.
- Baking: Be sure to bake this uncovered so that it can develop the crispy crust on the outside.
- Bacon: Want to add extra moisture and flavor? Try placing strips of bacon over the meatloaf before it goes in the oven to bake.
- Cheese: You can also add in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Vegetables: Trying to sneak in some vegetables? Finely chop your favorite veggies like celery, red bell pepper, onions, or carrots. Quickly sauté them to soften before adding into meat mixture.
- Mini meatloaf: Don’t want a big loaf? Try making the mixture into meatloaf burgers or meatloaf muffins.
How to serve
Onion soup meatloaf makes wonderful leftovers! Try cutting some slices for a meatloaf sandwich.
There are many great side dishes to serve with meatloaf. A few favorites are:
Vegetables: Green beans, brussels sprouts, roasted carrots, roasted broccoli
Potatoes: Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, sweet potato slices, hash brown casserole, roasted potatoes
Bread: Texas toast, bread sticks, dinner rolls
Pasta: Buttered noodles, green pasta, garlic butter noodles
How to store leftover meatloaf
Store: Let the meatloaf completely cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Leftovers can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. If you are making one meatloaf for dinner, try making a second one to freeze for a delicious freezer meal.
Reheat: Reheat in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.
Common questions
A few tips for the perfectly moist meatloaf include using ground beef with a little bit of fat, like 80/20. Another key is not to over mix the meatloaf because it can cause it to become dry and tough.
Yes and no. You can cover meatloaf while baking to help keep it extra moist. If you are making a meatloaf using ground turkey or chicken this might be helpful. It’s not necessary to cover while baking and if you prefer having a crust on the meatloaf, bake uncovered.
Eggs and bread crumbs are typically used to hold meatloaf together. You can replace breadcrumbs with stuffing mix or even oatmeal.
More easy beef recipes
- Slow cooker taco meat
- Baked hamburgers
- Air fryer ribeye
- Chuck steak recipes
- Mac and cheese with ground beef
- Ground beef alfredo
Did you try this easy Lipton Onion soup meatloaf recipe? Let me know in the comments below.
Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze (optional)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place soup mix, eggs, water, and ketchup in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
- Add the ground meat and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place either in a loaf pan or meatloaf pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or a large baking dish lined with foil or sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cooked through. (Start checking at 1 hour.) Check with a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches at least 165 degrees F.
- For the glaze, place ketchup, brown sugar, and ground mustard in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Brush the glaze over the meatloaf, slice and serve.
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Notes
- While Lipton is the popular brand name, you can use another dry onion soup brand.
- Be sure not to over mix the ground beef mixture. Over mixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- If using ground turkey or chicken, add an extra 1/4 of water to help keep it moist.
- Be sure to bake this uncovered so that it can develop the crispy crust on the outside.
- Want to add extra moisture and flavor? Try placing strips of bacon over the meatloaf before it goes in the oven to bake.
- You can also add in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Trying to sneak in some vegetables? Finely chop your favorite veggies like celery, red bell pepper, onions, or carrots. Quickly sauté them to soften before adding into meat mixture.
- Don’t want a big loaf? Try making the mixture into meatloaf burgers.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love this recipe
I use this recipe but I substitute crushed Ritz crackers for the bread crumbs and I use V8 vegetable juice instead of the ketchup
I make this recipe all the time. My daughter has been eating it since she was a five years old. My uncle gave receipt to me off the box of Lipton soup mix. Her favorite meal : is meat loaf, mash potatoes, and fresh cooked green beans from the garden. It makes great sandwiches. So make plenty!