Meatloaf Recipe with Onion Soup Mix
Meatloaf: a dish synonymous with comfort, nostalgia, and family dinners. It's a blank canvas for culinary creativity, allowing for endless variations and flavor profiles. But there's one particular ingredient that has become a beloved staple in many kitchens, transforming ordinary meatloaf into a moist, flavorful masterpiece: onion soup mix. Yes, you read that right! The humble packet of Meatloaf Recipe with Onion Soup Mix is about to become your new secret weapon.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 1/2 lb 225g ground pork
- 1 1 ounce packet onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup 60g milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup 40g quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup 60ml ketchup
- 2 tablespoons 30g brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion soup mix, milk, egg, oats, and 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
- Mix gently: Use your hands to gently combine the ingredients until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape loaf: Shape the mixture into a loaf shape in a 9x5 inch (23x13cm) loaf pan.
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ketchup and brown sugar.
- Glaze and bake: Pour the glaze over the meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.