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If you make meatloaf often, it’s nice to have a seasoning mix already made and waiting in the pantry.
This homemade meatloaf seasoning mix takes just a few minutes to put together, and you can keep a jar on hand for those nights when you need an easy family dinner.
I like making my own seasoning mixes because I can keep the ingredients simple and adjust the flavors to suit my family.
Once you have a few of these little jars in the pantry, making dinner from scratch becomes a whole lot easier.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
How to Make Meatloaf Seasoning Mix
Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until everything is evenly combined.
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Transfer the seasoning mixture to a small airtight jar or container and label it Meatloaf Seasoning Mix.
Store in a cool, dry pantry.
How to Use It
For one meatloaf made with 1½ pounds of ground beef, use about 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix.
Mix the seasoning into your meatloaf along with your usual ingredients, such as eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, or Worcestershire sauce.
You can also adjust the amount of seasoning depending on how strongly flavored you like your meatloaf.
Make a Pantry Mix Collection
This is one of those little recipes that makes me want to keep adding more homemade mixes to the pantry. Once you start making your own, it’s easy to see how much time they can save.
If you’re building a collection of homemade mixes, you might also like my DIY Onion Soup Mix, which is especially useful for meatloaf, slow cooker meals, dips, and beef dishes.
My Homemade Chicken Gravy Mix is another good pantry staple to have on hand for mashed potatoes and homemade dinners.
For taco night, try my Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix, or make my Chicken Fajita Seasoning for chicken fajitas, tacos, burrito bowls, and sheet-pan dinners.
And if you’re looking for another easy ground-beef pantry meal, my Homemade Hamburger Helper Mix is a good one to keep on hand for busy weeknights.
Why I Like Making Homemade Mixes
There is something satisfying about having a shelf full of little jars of things you’ve made yourself.
They don’t take much time to put together, and when dinner time rolls around, you already have part of the work done.
This meatloaf seasoning mix is especially handy during the cooler months when comfort-food dinners start making their way back onto the menu.
Tip: Make a double or triple batch and keep it in a labeled jar so you always have some ready for the next meatloaf.
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