Preheat oven to 350°F  

Coat a baking sheet with non-stick oil spray

Add the ground beef to a large shallow bowl and break up with a fork.

Place the croutons in a closable plastic bag, and crush the croutons with a rolling pin (*See Notes) and add to the bowl with the beef.  

Sprinkle contents of the dry onion soup mix.

In a separate dish whisk the eggs together with the beef broth, 1/4 cup of the ketchup and pour over the meat mixture.  

Gently combine the mixture with a fork or your hands until evenly mixed. Do not over mix as it will make a dense meatloaf.  

Tip the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and form into an oblong, loaf-size shape. Transfer to the center of the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and spoon the remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf and return to the oven. Continue to bake for another 20-25 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 160°F.  

Transfer to a work space and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.