Should meatloaf be covered while cooking?

I don't cover my meatloaves and have never felt they weren't juicy enough and delicious. The eggs, chili sauce and ketchup is enough to keep it moist. But ovens do vary so if you find your meatloaf is getting too browned, cover lightly with foil. I would suggest uncovering the last 15 minutes so the glaze browns a bit.

Should I drain the grease from the meatloaf?

I recommend placing the meatloaf in a casserole dish or pan instead of a loaf pan. This will help distribute the fat from the beef better than a smaller, deep loaf pan because of the size difference. You can also drain the fat halfway through cooking if you prefer.

Keto Glazed Meatloaf ⋆ Deb's Daily Dish

Name: Keto Glazed Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, minced; 2 pounds ground round or ground chuck beef; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup sugar free chili sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup almond flour; 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal *; 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack); 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 teaspoon Umami seasoning, optional; 1/4 cup sugar free ketchup; 2 tablespoons sugar free brown sugar (Swerve); 1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Description

This homestyle keto glazed meatloaf tastes like a classic comfort food we've loved from childhood. It is savory and full of flavor with a sugar free sweet and tangy glaze.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, minced
2 pounds ground round or ground chuck beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sugar free chili sauce
2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup
2 eggs
1/4 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal *
1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack)
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon Umami seasoning, optional

Glaze

1/4 cup sugar free ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar free brown sugar (Swerve)
1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly spray a pan or casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
Heat the oil in a fry pan and saute' the chopped onion for 3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and chili sauce. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Add the ground beef and gently mix by hand or a wooden spoon to combine. Don't over mix.
Place the mix in the dish or pan and shape into an oval or rectangle.
Stir the ketchup, brown sugar substitute and onion flakes in a small bowl. Spoon over the meatloaf and spread all over the top.
Bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes. Test at 45 minutes with a meat thermometer inserted in the center.
The meatloaf is done when it registers at least 160°F.
Remove from oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

* If you prefer, you can drain the fat from the casserole dish halfway through the cooking time.

*Instead of shredded cheese, you can add about 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.

*I usually recommend a metal pan for meatloaf. But you can use glass, Pyrex or Corning Ware. Just realize that it might take a few minutes longer to bake since metal cooks foods a bit slower.