My new favorite secret ingredient for ground meat patties and meatloaves is fresh-ground chia seed. Not only is it highly nutritious, it's gelatinous and absorbs a lot of liquid, including the fat in ground meat. Both qualities help hold the meat together and make it juicier, not to mention tastier. About 1/3 cup chia seed per lb. of ground meat is enough for me.

Grind the seeds in your coffee grinder.

NeanderPam, your additions are mouthwatering. Your DS needs to be sent to a LC re-education camp.