Description
This easy meatloaf recipe uses dry onion soup mix to add bold, savory flavor with minimal effort. A comforting homemade meatloaf that’s juicy, rich, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
1 packet dry onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup or glaze (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line or lightly grease a loaf pan.
3. Mix beef, onion soup mix, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, and optional ketchup.
4. Press mixture into loaf pan evenly.
5. Spread ketchup or glaze on top, if using.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
7. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for balanced moisture.
Dry onion soup mix packs big flavor without extra work.
This meatloaf freezes well—wrap tightly and label.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: onion soup meatloaf, easy meatloaf, homemade meatloaf