Lipton Onion Meatloaf
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One main ingredient – dry onion soup mix – turns traditional meatloaf with a simple recipe into mouth-watering Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf. Take the guesswork out of what you’re cooking for dinner and have a go at whipping up something the whole family will enjoy.
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“Great meatloaf! Very little effort! Have already made it a dozen times! Love it!!!!”
– sue
Onion Soup mix adds so much flavor to recipes. With my Lipton Onion Meatloaf recipe (which also freezes well), you get an incredibly flavorful loaf that will make you question why you’ve ever made it without.
Key Ingredients
Ground Beef: You’ll want to use at least 2 pounds of beef for this recipe. I like to use 12% from Costco.
Bread Crumbs: Holds the meatloaf together.
Eggs: Another ingredient that helps with the molding and creating a moist meatloaf.
Milk: Milk not only soaks the breadcrumbs but also adds moisture to the meatloaf.
Lipton Onion Soup Mix: This is the hidden flavor gem of the dish. This mixture is a combination of dry onion flakes, beef bullion granules, onion powder, parsley, celery seed, paprika, and black pepper. Lipton can be used in a variety of dishes to enhance flavor, just like in my Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes and Slow Cooker Cube Steak.
Ketchup: What’s a good meatloaf without ketchup? Not only is this included in every classic recipe, but it also helps with creating a flavorful meatloaf.
How to Make Lipton Onion Meatloaf
- Mix everything together until just combined.
- Shape into a loaf and place in the crockpot.
- Cook low and slow, then remove excess grease and slice.
Tips & Variations
Meat Swap: You can use ground chicken or turkey, but you may need to add more breadcrumbs.
Add Vegetables: You can add fresh veggies such as onions, green bell pepper or diced mushrooms.
How to Serve Onion Meatloaf
Main Sides: Meatloaf has long been served with comforting sides such as green beans, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and/or turnip greens.
Leftovers: Make meatloaf sandwiches with the leftovers. I like to heat the meatloaf slices in a skillet before assembling the sandwiches.
Add a Glaze: After the cooking time is up, you can add a glaze. Our favorite is a glaze made of ketchup, brown sugar, and a touch of mustard
Why is there grease around the meatloaf?
That’s normal. Just ladle it out before slicing for a better texture.
Lipton Onion Meat Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¾ cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 oz. packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 2 lbs. ground beef, I used 12% fat from Costco
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl mix together the eggs, milk, ketchup, breadcrumbs and dry soup mix packet with a spoon. Using clean hands add the beef and combine the wet egg mixture with the beef until just combined, don’t over mix it.
- Shape into a loaf in an oval slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
- Take a spoon and ladle out and discard the fat that is surrounding the meat loaf. Cut the meatloaf into slices being careful not to scratch the slow cooker with the knife.
- Enjoy!
Freezer Meal Instructions:
- Write the date and cooking instructions on a zip lock bag. Mix loaf as directed above. Place the meat loaf mixture into a zip lock bag that has been set into a reusable foil pan. The pan is just to keep the meat in to a loaf shape while freezing. Squeeze all the air out of the bag. Place the meat loaf in the freezer (leave it in the tin). Freeze for up to a month.
To cook after being frozen:
- Place the frozen meat loaf (still in the tin) in the refrigerator to thaw. About 36 hours is the perfect amount of time to thaw. Flip the meat loaf into the slow cooker, if you are careful it should stay in the correct shape. Cook as directed above.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Recipe Adapted from: Food.com
More Meat Loaf Recipes:
Crockpot Meatloaf is a timeless comfort food that stays tender and juicy thanks to slow cooking—try a French Onion Meatloaf variation for an extra savory twist.
Bacon Barbecue Meatloaf and Salsa Meatloaf both take things up a notch—one with smoky-sweet flavor, the other with a zesty kick from chunky salsa.
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf with Stovetop Stuffing keeps things moist and well-seasoned, while Venison Meatloaf offers a leaner, protein-packed option.
For a full meal, try Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes in the same crock or go with Meatloaf with Carrots and Potatoes.
even better with Lipton beef onion mix!
can this be done in the oven ? I’m kind of short on time today I would love to just pop it in the oven instead of a slow cooker
Yes, find a meatloaf recipe online that is for 2 lbs. and cook this according to the oven directions.S work fine.
Could you use a ranch packet instead of onion soup mix?
I don’t see why not! It probably would give great flavor!
I’ll try it. I made it once with the onion soup mix and it was delicious. Thanks for the great recipes!
Haven’t made a crock pot meatloaf in a LONG time. i always pan fried/browned them on the outside b4 putting in crock pot. Good color AND added flavor
Just a tip when cooking meatloaf in the slow cooker.. I always crumble foil balls and place in bottom of slow cooker then I place the meatloaf on a sheet of foil that has been punctured with a fork in several places to let the grease drain away from the meatloaf. I always have great tasting meatloaf this way.
I’ve always used a recipe similar to this, with the onion soup mix, but i’ve never cooked it in the slow cooker! Will try it soon!
My concern would be the meatloaf sitting in all the grease while cooking for that amount of time. I’m going to put the meatloaf in a foil pan, with holes in the bottom and place it on a trivet in the crockpot.
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I love meatloaf but I’ve never tried one with onion soup and I have certainly never tried one in the slow cooker! Sounds yummy!
I’ve never tried meatloaf in the crock pot but I’m going to give it a try. I suggest adding some onions and minced garlic in with the meat. Thanks for the great recipe.
Can I use ground Turkey instead of beef in this recipe?
I think it would turn out good! I’ve done ground turkey in stuffed peppers before in the crock pot and it turned out great.