Easy Homestyle French Onion Soup Meatloaf
Making meatloaf with onion soup mix and caramelized onions is a great way to add the perfect amount of flavor to this comfort food classic.
You’ll love how easy it is to whip up French onion soup meatloaf, creating a homestyle main dish that disappears fast!
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You know how there are some meals that automatically take you back to a specific place, time, or season of life?
Meatloaf is one of those foods for me.
When I was a kid, my dad didn’t cook a whole lot, but when he did, chances were good it would be meatloaf. That was his specialty, and I always looked forward to having it for dinner.
Although he passed away 10 years ago, I still try to incorporate some of his favorite foods as a way to remember him, such as pinto beans and cornbread, boiled peanuts, fried bologna sandwiches, and of course, meatloaf!
This easy recipe for French onion soup meatloaf is a twist on the classic, because it incorporates a couple of extra ingredients to pack it full of flavor.
It’s perfect for any time when you need some down-home comfort food!
More Comfort Food Recipes:
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
- Creamy Chicken and Rice
- Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Soup
- Beef Stew with Dumplings
Baking with Onion Soup Mix
One of the additions to the meat mixture is a packet of onion soup mix. This is a dry mix most often found in the soup aisle of the grocery store.
Lipton makes an onion soup mix and Knorr makes a French onion soup mix–either of those will work just fine!
You’re just adding the dry mix to the meat mixture, so you don’t need to follow any instructions on the packet itself.
Then in addition to the soup mixture, the meatloaf is topped with a tangy, sweet, and savory mixture of caramelized onions, which gives it even more depth of flavor!
If we’re honest, we all can agree that meatloaf isn’t necessarily the prettiest food, but it certainly is one of the most delicious.
Sides to Serve with Meatloaf:
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Southern Style Green Beans
- Bisquick Dinner Rolls
- The Best Jiffy Cornbread
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese
How to Make Onion Soup Meatloaf
It’s really easy. to make this hearty main dish.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ground beef
- Dry French onion soup mix
- Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Onions
- Fresh parsley
- Black pepper
- Butter
- Sugar
- Ketchup
How to Make It:
Find the full printable recipe available below
Start with this. First, you’ll combine the ingredients for the meatloaf in a mixing bowl. I use my hands to mix everything together, but you could also use a stand mixer if you prefer.
Then press the mixture into a prepared loaf pan and start baking it in the preheated oven.
Make onion glaze. While the meatloaf is baking, you’ll caramelize some thinly sliced onions in a skillet with melted butter and sugar.
Once they’re a deep golden color, add in the Worcestershire, beef broth, and ketchup. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture starts to thicken up a bit.
Top with glaze and continue baking. Then, you’ll spoon the onion mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
Return the loaf to the oven and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 160F.
Once it’s out of the oven, let the meatloaf cool for about 10 minutes before slicing it.
Notes and Adaptations:
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- You can enjoy leftovers as a main dish, or use a slice to make a meatloaf sandwich (one of my dad’s favorites!).
Recommended Equipment:
French Onion Soup Meatloaf
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 packet dry French onion soup mix (such as Lipton or Knorr)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion (sliced thin)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soup mix, breadcrumbs, eggs, broth, Worcestershire, Dijon, cheese, diced onion, parsley, and pepper. Mix until combined (I typically just use my hands to incorporate everything). Press the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the glaze. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and sugar; cooking until deep golden (10–12 minutes). Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn!
- Add the Worcestershire, broth, and ketchup to the onions. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the glaze over the top of the meatloaf, then continue to bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Leftover meatloaf should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- You can enjoy leftovers as a main dish, or make meatloaf sandwiches with the slices.
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