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.
Great recipe. I did switch it up a bit after making this recipe a few times. I strained the onion soup mix and used the seasoning only. Added a finely chopped small onion, Ray’s bbq sauce, 2 cloves of fresh garlic and topped with strips of red peppers w bbq brushed over peppers.
I made a frito lay’s sour cream and onion meatloaf it turned out okay, so the next meatloaf recipe I’m trying is that sour cream and onion flavor burger (I hope I could turn it into a meatloaf)well,going back to the Frito-Lay meatloaf it uses the sour cream and onion potato chips to flavor the meatloaf,it was more on the sour cream taste than on the onion side, but this recipe that use brown sugar for the glaze,if you don’t have any brown sugar on hand, then if you have a packet of unused glaze from a holiday ham, then use it instead it’ll make your meatloaf a slight moisture and a little flavorful too.
Been making this for years except using oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs. Excellent and so very healthy.
Do you put the glaze on after it’s cooked or when you first put it in the oven
I put it on after it’s cooked and then cook an additional 4-5 minutes once it’s on.
Instead of ketchup or marinara sauce, make it with mushroom gravy.
Bake it first, then 15 minutes before it’s done, take it out and spread mushroom gravy over it, then finish baking. It’s fantastic.
I didn’t see salt (or how much) in your ingredients?
There is salt in the onion soup mix so I didn’t add any extra. Feel free to add to taste, I would recommend starting at 1/8-1/4 teaspoon.
I was in a big big hurry……This was sooooo easy !! I used Beefy Onion Soup Mix, cut the recipe in half and put Sweet Baby Ray’s on top …Aced It!!
Fried meatloaf sandwiches are so yummy.
Awesome recipe! Very moist. I used chicken brother instead of water.
I’m a diabetic so I use the most lean meat and add turkey meat with low sodium beef broth and oatmeal instead of bread crumbs. I use salsa not ketchup..add Stevia brown sugar. I didn’t have Lipton onion so added ranch packet and chopped my own onions and Love the idea of adding veggies. Not a big fan of bbq sauce but going to add a little in meat mixture my headband would love it. GREAT RECIPE!! Thanks for sharing. I use a lot of your recipes they are great!! đŸ¥°
You didn’t explain where the pepper was supposed to go!
Sorry the salt and ground black pepper are mixed in with the meat mixture.
Very good recipe!!!
This was delicious, quick and easy. My mom used to make a meatloaf just like this when my brother and I were kids. Hers did not have the glaze, which is a terrific addition. Making and eating this was like having her back again. Thank you!