French Onion Meatloaf (Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf)

INGREDIENTS

French Onion Meatloaf

• 2 pounds ground beef, or a combination of beef and pork
• ½ cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 onion soup packet*
• ¾ cup caramelized onions

Onion Gravy

• 2 cups beef stock
• 1/4 cup caramelized onions
• ¼ cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Meatloaf

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, 2 eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, parsley, Onion Soup Mix and caramelized onions.
3. Shape into a loaf and place on a rimmed baking sheet or form into a meatloaf pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until cooked through. Meatloaf should have an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
5. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
6. Add gravy to top or serve on the side.

Gravy

1. Add beef stock, milk, garlic powder and Worcestershire Sauce to heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk together and bring to a low boil.
3. Add caramelized onions and stir for an additional minute.
4. Whisk together water and cornstarch until very smooth.
5. Slowly pour into gravy mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
6. Bring to a low boil and then simmer for 4-5 minutes
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot with meatloaf.