Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf

We are a family of meatloaf lovers. So, naturally, when a friend told me that she makes her meatloaf with a package of Lipton onion soup mix, you know I needed to try it.

I’ll admit I’ve tweaked the recipe a good bit from the original one I found on the Lipton website. I like what I like, what can I say? However, it turns out that those onion soup seasonings work very well for meatloaf.

Meatloaf Recipe with Onion Soup Mix

I remember avoiding meatloaf for as long as I can remember, both growing up and as a young adult. I’m happy to tell you that this Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf changed my mind forever regarding the awesomeness of a great meatloaf.

Rich and flavorful, soft and moist without being the least bit mushy, this meatloaf recipe was a dinnertime game changer in my family shortly after Sean and I were first married. (You’ll notice that I’ve incorporated that glaze here too, because it’s just THAT good!)

I like to serve meatloaf with corn on the cob and asparagus when they’re in season. Homestyle mashed potatoes are a must-have for me as well, and you can never go wrong with warm buttery dinner rolls too.

Meatloaf with Onion Soup Mix

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• ground beef
• plain bread crumbs
• Lipton onion soup mix
• eggs
• Worcestershire sauce
• milk

Glaze Ingredients

• ketchup
• balsamic vinegar
• light brown sugar

While you can likely make this with a store-brand alternative to Lipton onion soup mix, I haven’t tried that. As sodium levels often vary between brands, you may need to adjust accordingly.

Onion Soup Meatloaf

Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion soup mix, eggs, Worcestershire, and milk in a large bowl. Mix together with your hands – yes, it really is easier that way. Shape into a loaf form* on a foil lined 9×13 pan.

Stir together the glaze ingredients and spoon over the top of the meatloaf prior to baking. Bake in a preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees, about 65-70 minutes.

I recommend using a thermometer to determine the cooking time the first time you make this recipe. The cooking time will be determined by the shape and size of the meatloaf. I typically shape mine relatively flat and oblong and it usually cooks in about 65-70 minutes. A more traditional 4x4x8 loaf will take about 90 minutes.

If you enjoy meatloaf as much as we do, you’ll want to try a few more of our favorites. This BBQ Meatloaf is here to add variety to your dinner table – with just five ingredients! Take an easy meatloaf recipe and make it more delicious with the addition of tangy barbecue sauce. This is a family favorite the kids will love.

Old-fashioned meatloaf topped with a creamy mushroom stroganoff sauce is a hearty dinner favorite. If you’re a stroganoff fan, you are going to fall in love with this Meatloaf Stroganoff.

Zucchini Meatloaf makes frequent appearances on our dinner table throughout the summer. I’ve served it with vegetable rice pilaf and with mashed potatoes. It also makes a terrific meatloaf sandwich if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers.