Classic Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
Mar 20, 2022 16:17:52 GMT -5
Post by songbird on Mar 20, 2022 16:17:52 GMT -5
Classic Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
Ingredients
2 large eggs, beaten
1 packet dry onion soup mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup, more for topping, if desired
1 1/2 cups plain, dry breadcrumbs (can substitute rice, oatmeal or torn bread soaked in milk)
2 pounds lean ground beef
Steps to Make It
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, soup mix, water, and ketchup. Mix to combine well.
Add the breadcrumbs and ground beef. Mix well.
Shape the meat mixture into an oblong loaf and place in a shallow, foil-lined baking dish, loaf pan, or meatloaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until crisp on the outside and cooked through. Top with more ketchup, if desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy.
What is the Secret to a Moist Meatloaf?
A meatloaf needs a certain amount of fat to keep it moist and tender. If the meat is too lean, you'll end up with a dry, tough loaf. If your ground meat (or poultry) is very lean, you might consider adding fattier ground beef or ground pork to the mixture. Another way to add moisture is bacon—drape several strips over the meatloaf before it goes into the oven.
Overmixing can make a meatloaf dense and dry. Mix the ingredients thoroughly but gently, and don't pack it tightly when you put it in the pan.
How Long Should You Cook Meatloaf?
Depending on the amount of meat mixture, a meatloaf is usually done after 1 to 1 1/2 hours in a 350 F oven. To be sure it is thoroughly cooked, insert an instant-read thermometer into the center of the loaf. The meatloaf will register 160 F—or 165 F if it includes poultry—when done.
Tips
Shaping and then cooking the meatloaf on a baking sheet or shallow pan will allow the sides to become crisper. Baking in a loaf pan will keep the sides and bottoms moister.
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