Description
Hearty Lipton onion soup meatloaf brings classic comfort to dinner tables with its rich, savory flavors. Creamy, tender, and packed with nostalgic goodness, this crowd-pleasing dish will satisfy hungry families craving home-style comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1 packet (28 grams) Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk or water
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lightly coating a loaf pan with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper, ensuring easy removal of the meatloaf.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef with Lipton onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper, using a light touch to prevent compacting the meat.
- Carefully transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, sculpting it into a uniform rectangular shape with gentle, even pressure.
- Enhance the meatloaf’s flavor profile by drizzling an additional layer of ketchup across the top, creating a tangy, caramelized glaze.
- Place the meatloaf in a preheated oven set to 375F (190C), allowing it to roast for approximately 50-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches a safe 160F (71C).
- Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes, which helps the juices redistribute and makes slicing easier.
- Slice the meatloaf into hearty portions and serve warm, accompanied by your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Always use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease pooling in the meatloaf during baking.
- For a moister meatloaf, avoid overmixing the ingredients, which can make the meat tough and dense.
- Consider swapping breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add finely diced vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to boost nutritional value and create extra moisture in the meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg