Best 4 Homemade Dog Food With Beef Recipes
Making homemade dog food can be a rewarding and healthy way to feed your beloved canine companion. Not only does it allow you to control the ingredients, ensuring the best quality and avoiding unwanted additives, but it can also be tailored to your dog's specific dietary needs and preferences. Beef, being a rich source of protein, iron, and other essential nutrients, makes an excellent base for homemade dog food. It is important to choose lean ground beef, avoiding fatty cuts, and to cook it thoroughly, while also considering other ingredients, such as vegetables, grains, and supplements, to create a balanced and nutritious meal for your furry friend.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD
With all of the scare regarding tainted dog food, I began making my 3 Jack Russells home made dog food. I found that it's quite comparable in cost, and they love it!
Provided by SouthernSusie
Categories Healthy
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 quarts, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook all 3 ground meats together in larger 6 quart dutch oven.
- Add rice, chicken broth and water. Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.
- Add potatoes and carrots, and slightly beaten eggs. Cook for an additional 20 - 30 minutes.
- After cooking, put mixture into storage containers. This freezes very well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 143.2, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.6
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD WITH BEEF
My Samoyed, as he grew out of puppyhood, refused to eat kibble (and even canned food) and would go days without eating or eating very little until he lost weight. Frustrated, I did some research and started giving him this homemade dog food twice a day. He is back to a normal weight, and is very happy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve without bones; give separately as a treat as desired and use caution.
Provided by dish567
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Place 6 cups water and brown rice into a stockpot. Add browned beef, bones, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and let simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until rice is mushy, about 45 minutes. Add water if necessary to keep mixture a little thicker than a porridge-like consistency.
- Meanwhile, place carrots, spinach, and eggs with their shells into an electric blender. Blend until completely pureed and no eggshells are intact.
- Mix pumpkin and blended egg mixture in a bowl until combined. Remove meat mixture from heat and pour egg mixture into the pot to cook the eggs in hot contents, about 5 minutes. Let cool thoroughly before feeding to your dog, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846 calories, Carbohydrate 107.4 g, Cholesterol 258.3 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 369.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
DOG FOOD - BEEF
In 2010, I lost my feline companion to kidney failure due to tainted pet food. We had fought the kidney damage for years but lost the battle in September 2010. Since then I have been more proactive in making pet food for my four-legged companions. My two small mutts are some of the most finicky eaters I have met. I have tried the crockpot recipies with no success and have experimented with various other options to find something that is acceptable to my personal review board. Those recipes that fail their taste test go to a friend's two dogs that are far less finicky. This is one of the favourite recipes to date. When I can, I use free range beef free of antibiotics, organic vegetables and organic brown rice. Sometimes the budget doesn't afford such luxuries so I resort to normal human grade food and if you watch your grocery store flyers, you can get some good deals on meat and fresh produce!
Provided by Kim A. Heaphy
Categories Roast Beef
Time 2h30m
Yield 42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Roast beef until medium-rare (about 170'F on a meat thermometer). Dice into smaller than bite size pieces (varies depending on the size of the dog).
- Pan fry liver until medium-rare or just a hint of pink is seen when you cut through the the center.
- Dice vegetables into 1/2 inch (1 cm) cubes and blanch for one minute.
- Place brown rice into a large pot of boiling water and cook for 25 minutes for most brown rice and 50 minutes for the organic brown rice (or according to package direction). I cook it like pasta, in lots of water and then strain to keep it fluffy and stop it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Place into containers and freeze.
- **NOTE: Vegetables can consist of most high-nutrient options such as fresh or frozen sweet potato, wax beans, peas, pumpkin, spinach, carrots, squash, zucchini, etc.
- ** Please be careful of those items toxic to dogs such as onions and garlic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 140.4, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 20.3
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD WITH MEAT AND VEGETABLES
Relatively easy recipe to make dog food. My dog has severe allergies, and he became intolerant to even the priciest prescription diet dog food. You can use other protein and starch sources, but the rule is 40% protein, 50% veggies, and 10% starch.
Provided by Deb Kacher
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large Dutch oven filled 3/4-full with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Add chuck roast and bison to the pot and cook until meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add carrots, peas, green beans, and spinach to the pot and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add oats and stir until mixture has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and olive oil; remove from heat and let cool a bit, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer roast to a plate and dice meat; return to mixture.
- Use a potato masher to mash up mixture to a mushy consistency. Let mixture cool sufficiently, about 30 minutes. Place into resealable containers and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.6 calories, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 146.9 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 18 g, Protein 60.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 795.6 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use human-grade meat, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Avoid processed foods, fillers, and artificial ingredients.
- Cook the meat thoroughly: Raw meat can contain harmful bacteria that can make your dog sick. Cook the meat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Do not add seasonings or spices: Dogs have a sensitive sense of smell and taste, and many seasonings and spices can be harmful to them. Stick to simple, unseasoned ingredients.
- Keep the portions small: Dogs should not eat too much food at once, as this can lead to digestive problems. Feed your dog small meals throughout the day, rather than one large meal.
- Introduce new foods gradually: If you are introducing a new food to your dog's diet, do so gradually to avoid stomach upset. Start by mixing a small amount of the new food with their regular food and gradually increase the amount over time.
Conclusion:
Homemade dog food can be a healthy and affordable alternative to commercial dog food. By following these tips, you can make sure that your dog is getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy and happy. However, it's important to remember that homemade dog food is not a complete diet and should be supplemented with a high-quality vitamin and mineral supplement. If you have any concerns about your dog's diet, talk to your veterinarian.
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