Step 1: Prep the oven and pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray, or line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper (don’t forget to spray it, too).

Step 2: Combine the ingredients

In a large bowl, crumble the ground beef and add the Lipton Onion Soup Mix, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Use clean hands or a large spoon to mix everything gently. (Overmixing can lead to a dense meatloaf, so go easy here!)

Step 3: Shape the loaf

Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan or shape it into a free-form loaf on the baking sheet. If you’re doing it by hand, aim for a compact oval shape for even cooking.

Step 4: Make the sweet glaze

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread it evenly over the top of the meatloaf—this is where all that tangy-sweet goodness happens.

Step 5: Bake and rest

Pop the meatloaf in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once it’s done, let it rest for 5-8 minutes before slicing. Resting helps the juices redistribute, so don’t skip this step!