Okay, so I’ve been seeing these recipes online for a meatloaf with onion soup mix, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I mean, who doesn’t love a good meatloaf? Especially one that promises to be extra flavorful. So, I gathered all my ingredients and got to work.
First, I grabbed a big bowl and threw in the ground beef. Then, I chopped up an onion – now, some folks say to cook the onion first, but I just tossed it in raw. I like a little bit of crunch, you know? To that, I added some milk, a handful of bread crumbs (I used panko because I saw someone online say it’s better, and hey, why not?), and a cracked egg. Oh, and of course, I sprinkled in a good amount of salt and pepper. Gotta have that seasoning!
- Ground beef
- Chopped onion
- Milk
- Bread crumbs (panko, in my case)
- Egg
- Salt and pepper
Then came the fun part – mixing it all together. I got my hands in there and squished everything until it was all combined. It’s a bit messy, but that’s part of the fun, right?
Next, I dumped the whole mixture into a loaf pan I had lined with some foil, just to make cleanup easier later. Now, for that onion soup mix magic. I took a packet of French onion soup mix – the dry stuff – and sprinkled it all over the meatloaf. I know, it sounds a bit weird, but trust me on this one.
The Sauce Mix
In a separate small bowl, I whisked together some ketchup, a spoonful of brown sugar (for that sweetness), and a squirt of mustard. I poured this sauce over the meatloaf, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon. Some recipes I saw online mentioned using Swiss cheese, but I didn’t have any on hand. Maybe next time!
Then, into the oven it went. I baked it at 350 degrees for about an hour. The whole house started to smell amazing, like a cozy diner or something.
Once it was done, I pulled it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. You don’t want to cut into it right away, or all the juices will run out.
Finally, I sliced it up and served it with some mashed potatoes and green beans. And let me tell you, it was pretty darn good! The onion soup mix really did add a ton of flavor. It was savory, a little sweet, and just all-around delicious. Even my picky eaters liked it!
So, there you have it – my adventure making meatloaf with onion soup mix. It’s a simple recipe, but it really delivers on flavor. If you’re looking for a new way to jazz up your meatloaf, I definitely recommend giving this a try.
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