On 5/26/2021 8:30 PM, US Janet wrote:
>
> SOUPERIOR MEAT LOAF
> Lipton
> 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
> 2 lbs. ground beef
> ¾ cup plain dry bread crumbs
> 2 eggs
> ¾ cup water
> 1/3 cup ketchup
> Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
> Shape into loaf in 13x9 inch baking or roasting pan
> Bake uncovered 1 hour or until done. Let stand 10 minutes
>
> Janet US

Sounds good. I've always been meaning to try that but still haven't.
I've only used the soup mix with sour cream for a good dip.

Other than onions, it also contains other good flavors.
(Natural and artificial flavors)

One addition I always do is to slather the formed meat loaf with either
plain ketchup or a mix of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Put it on as
heavy as possible *before* baking. Gives it time to somewhat caramelize
and acquire a better taste.

If that coating turns brown or blackened, you've nailed it.
Bake at a higher temp for a shorter time to blacken the "glaze."

Ketchup added to meat loaf after cooking is not good to me.