Lipton onion soup meatloaf is a classic recipe that has be served up for years. Full of onion flavor, this simple recipe is sure to become a meal the whole family will enjoy.
There are many Lipton onion soup mix recipes but I think the meatloaf is one of my favorites! This is a seriously easy meatloaf recipe with just a few ingredients.
The secret ingredient is one envelope of Lipton onion soup mix. It really adds so much flavor without being overpowering.
Ingredients and substitutions
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 –
How to make Lipton Soup 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.
Recipe tips
- 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.
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
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.
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Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
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.
I just substituted the ketchup for marinara, panko for brradcrumbs and added 1/3 cup of parmesan. It was RIDICULOUS!
So glad you liked it!
I tried it! It came out great! Made my own onion soup mix because I don’t like some of the ingredients in store bought… Also added some grated zucchini and grated carrots just to sneak some extra veggies in it… Made the glaze with ketchup tomato sauce Dijon mustard and Worcestershire… Because I didn’t want the sugar of the brown sugar it turned out great that way… Couldn’t figure out how to post a picture of it though
I’ve been making this for years. Best meatloaf I ever tasted. The original recipe called for fresh breadcrumbs rather than dry. Also it did not include the topping. I used a can of tomato sauce which I put on about the last 10 or 15 minutes. The topping in this recipe sounds delicious. I think I will try it next time.