For the Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef 12% fat recommended
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 1 oz packet Lipton onion soup mix
Optional Toppings:
- Extra ketchup for glazing
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Crispy fried onions
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In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, ketchup, breadcrumbs, and onion soup mix. Mix well with a spoon.
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Add ground beef to mixture. Using clean hands, gently combine until just mixed – don’t overmix.
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Shape mixture into a loaf and place in slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
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Carefully spoon off excess fat from around meatloaf.
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Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Make Ahead: Form loaf up to 24 hours ahead
- Storage: Keeps 3 days refrigerated
- Freezing: Freeze uncooked loaf up to 1 month
- Variations: Can use part ground pork
- Time Tip: Don’t lift lid during cooking
- Serving: Perfect with mashed potatoes
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve with classic sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or make into sandwiches the next day!