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Slices of savory Meatloaf Recipe with Onion Soup Mix topped with a thick tomato glaze, served on a white platter garnished with fresh thyme sprigs on a marble counter.

The Best Meatloaf Recipe with Onion Soup Mix

By Nancy
Make the best Meatloaf Recipe with Onion Soup Mix using simple pantry ingredients. This easy homemade meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners or comforting family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef — go for 85/15
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup ketchup divided
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

  • Turn your oven to 350°F first. Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with foil for easy cleanup

Step 2: Mix the Base

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, eggs, breadcrumbs, and milk. Use your hands. It’s messy, but it works better than any spoon ever will
    Ingredients for meatloaf with onion soup mix combined in a large glass bowl, featuring raw ground beef topped with breadcrumbs, milk, and two whole egg yolks.

Step 3: Season Lightly

  • Add a crack of black pepper and the Worcestershire sauce. Don’t overmix! Overworking the meat makes it tough and dense instead of tender.

Step 4: Shape the Loaf

  • Form the mixture into a loaf shape directly on your prepared pan. A freeform loaf browns better on all sides than one baked in a tight loaf pan
    Raw meatloaf seasoned with onion soup mix, shaped into a loaf and placed in a parchment-lined ceramic baking dish on a marble counter, ready for the oven.

Step 5: Add the Glaze

  • Mix the remaining ketchup with brown sugar and brush it generously over the top. This little touch creates that sticky, caramelized crust everyone fights over
    meatloaf seasoned with onion soup mix, coated in a glossy, rich tomato glaze, sitting in a parchment-lined white baking dish on a marble surface.

Step 6: Bake to Perfection

  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, until the internal temperature hits 160°F. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing — this step is non-negotiable
    A fully baked onion soup mix meatloaf, covered in a bubbling, caramelized tomato glaze, resting in a white rectangular baking dish lined with parchment paper on a marble tabletop.

Step 7: Slice and Serve

  • Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts for neat slices. You won’t believe this, but the resting period is what actually keeps every bite juicy instead of crumbly.
    Slices cut from a baked onion soup mix meatloaf with a glossy tomato glaze, revealing the juicy ground beef texture inside the parchment-lined ceramic baking dish.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: approximately 320
  • Protein: 22g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Sodium: 680mg
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