Our Lipton French Onion Meatloaf recipe was one of the first things I learned to cook. It was easy to make, and it comes out perfectly every time. It’s my favorite meatloaf recipe, and the recipe is foolproof!
Our Lipton French onion meatloaf is an easy recipe that can be prepped the day before, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
I always laugh when people ask me what the secret ingredient for my Lipton onion soup meatloaf is. When I tell them it’s just an envelope of Lipton onion soup mix, they can’t believe it.
I like to make my onion seasoning blend myself. That way, there are no preservatives or ingredients I can’t pronounce. It’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
If you love meatloaf as much as we do, try our Spicy Meatloaf and Traditional Meatloaf recipes.
Ingredients to Make Lipton French Onion Meatloaf
Gather the ingredients to prepare our easy Lipton French Onion Meatloaf recipe. Culinary professionals call this the “Mise en Place,” which means “everything in its Place.”
Setting up your ingredients not only helps speed up the cooking process but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients on hand to make the recipe.
Can I Change Up the Recipe?
Yes, you can.
Our Lipton French onion soup mix meatloaf calls for a mixture of ground pork and ground beef, but you could use just ground beef or a standard meatloaf blend that includes ground veal. Since the pork has enough fat, you can use lean ground beef if you prefer.
The recipe can also be made using ground turkey or chicken, but you will need to add a little oil or additional milk to compensate for the poultry’s lack of fat.
If you’re not a fan of BBQ sauce, you can use a ketchup-based glaze instead. You can make your own with ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and some seasonings. Or you can check out my favorite glaze recipe, which is included with our Classic Meatloaf recipe.
How to Make Lipton French Onion Meatloaf
Follow along with my simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make Lipton French Onion Meatloaf in your home kitchen.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the eggs to a small bowl.
- Lightly beat the eggs.
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings to a large bowl.
- Mix to combine, but do not overmix; that will make the meatloaf tough.
*If possible, let the meatloaf mixture sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour (or overnight) before shaping.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a lightly greased meatloaf pan (9×5 loaf pan).
- Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. F.
- Brush the barbecue sauce over the top of the meatloaf and down the sides.
- Place the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
Allow the Lipton onion soup meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes, peas, or green beans.
Our easy recipe makes a meatloaf loaded with flavor, it’s a classic recipe that your whole family will love!
Wouldn’t you love to serve your family and friends this delicious meatloaf? And if you happen to have any leftovers, save them for a meatloaf sandwich; it’s even better the next day!
How to Store and Freeze
If you have any leftover meatloaf, store it refrigerated in an airtight container or tightly wrapped with plastic wrap for 4-5 days.
It can be stored frozen in an airtight container, baked or unbaked, for up to two months. You can also freeze cooked individual slices of meatloaf.
Recipe FAQs
No, you don’t. You can freeform a loaf and place it on a parchment or aluminum foil-lined baking sheet or a baking dish.
Yes. You can mix and shape the loaf up to a day ahead. Just make sure to keep it tightly wrapped in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Absolutely. Shape two loaves and freeze one raw for another time. If you’re only cooking for two, you can make four small loaves and keep the ones you don’t use frozen until needed. They can be frozen raw or baked.
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Lipton French Onion Meatloaf
Equipment
- 9×5 loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup onion -chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic -chopped
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs -lightly beaten
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce -optional for glaze
- 1 packet Lipton French Onion Soup Mix -or use our homemade seasoning blend
French Onion Soup Mix Seasoning
- ¼ cup dehydrated onions
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the eggs to a small bowl. Lightly beat the eggs.
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings to a large bowl.
- Mix to combine, but do not overmix, that will make the meatloaf tough.*If possible, let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour (or overnight) before shaping.
- Shape the meat into a loaf and place it in a lightly greased loaf pan.
- Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and increase the temperature to 400 degrees F.
- Brush the top of the meatloaf with barbecue sauce, covering as much as possible. You can also use our meatloaf glaze if you prefer.
- Place the pan back into the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- Allow the meatloaf to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve it with your favorite sides.
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