Meatloaf
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Meatloaf
serves 8
- 1 packet/envelope of onion soup mix
- 2 pounds of ground beef (or meat loaf mix)
- 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup of water
- 2/3 cup of ketchup - divided
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl combine soup mix, ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, water, and only 1/3 cup of the ketchup. (Save the remaining 1/3 cup of ketchup for the toping.)
In a 9 X 13 inch baking pan shape into loaf
Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf
Bake 1 hour and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
Meatloaf
serves 8
- 1 packet/envelope of onion soup mix
- 2 pounds of ground beef (or meat loaf mix)
- 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup of water
- 2/3 cup of ketchup - divided
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl combine soup mix, ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, water, and only 1/3 cup of the ketchup. (Save the remaining 1/3 cup of ketchup for the toping.)
In a 9 X 13 inch baking pan shape into loaf
Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf
Bake 1 hour and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
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8 Comments
Shaula Evans said:
Lipton’s onion soup mix was a staple in my mom’s pantry, Kathy, so this recipe makes me super nostalgic. The crunchy ketchup bits on the top were my favourite part.
Meatloaf was also a regular dinner item. (I think my mom —seriously!— had a cookbook with a title like ‘101 Meatloaf Recipes.’)
Now the meatloaf/meatball mix of different ground meats, on the other hand, I’ve never heard of. Keep in mind I’m originally from western Canada — I wonder if it might be a regional specialty to Massachusetts (or even to the US)?
Gavin Sheehan said:
My father, who is in my book the undisputed champion of spaghetti sauce (oh, and omelets), uses the meatloaf/meatball mix for his meatballs. I found they have a slightly more round taste (buttery?) than straight ground beef. This always contrasts well with the more acidic/salty taste of tomato in meatloaf and spaghetti sauce alike.
Further, my mother used to stuff meatloaf with mozzarella or a mild cheddar.. a recipe for a heartattack, but it’s a sweet road there!
Kathy Maister said:
Meat loaf mix works brilliantly because you get the tenderness of the veal, the flavor from the pork and the fullness of the beef all rolled into one! I had no idea it was an *American* thing. If it isn’t available at your grocery store I would buy separate packages of beef, veal and pork and combine them to make my own *Mix*. Meatloaf is great because you can make a lot of different versions. Cheese in the middle is sooooo good! I do a Tex Mex one with raisins and pine nuts that is really tasty. (That video is in the works!)
I grew up with a box of Lipton onion soup mix always in the cupboard. The onion soup and sour cream dip was served at any and all occasions! I now make it with fat-free Greek yogurt and it’s still delicious!
Beth Best said:
It’s snowing in Calgary this week – -17 degrees celcius and this weather calls for an oven dinner. The meatloaf, some baked potatoes and even a couple of sweet potatoes while the oven is on anyway. Roasting some vegetables on a cookie sheet with olive oil. Peppers & onions and dinner is served.
Oven supper bakes as I get time to research some old Eaton’s catalogues from 1930 for an article on Alberta Pioneers. Looking at the utensils used back then and I can recognize the potato mashers they sold and the glass dishes and china dinnerware. Stay warm.
Warm regards,
Beth
Megan said:
I just tried your meatloaf recipe, and its safe to say, it was DELICIOUS. I, too, could not find the meatloaf mix and so I made my own. It worked perfect. Thank you so much for taking time to post this wonderful video, I enjoy all of your recipes and videos so much.
-Megan from Washington
Kathy Maister said:
Thanks Megan! That’s great to hear!
Anna said:
Kathy, I am looking for a meatloaf recipes without any eggs as part of ingredients. One of my boys is allergic to it. Can you help? Thanks.
startcooking said:
Hi Anna,
I have never tested this recipe using anything but eggs. The eggs keep it moist and helps to bind the ingredients together.
Have you tried Googling egg substitutes as there are many Egg Substitute options.
Perhaps your family doctor can recommend a dietitian that could help you.
I wish you the very best of luck,
Kathy