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Lamb & Rice Dog Food Recipe

Published: Apr 20, 2022 · Updated: Sep 22, 2022 by AngelaC · This post may contain affiliate links

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This easy homemade lamb dog food is a one pot meal that your dog will love. A stew is made with ground lamb, brown rice and dog friendly vegetables with a dash of turmeric.

When making a stew it might be tempting to season it, as you would your own, but homemade dog food does not need it. Nor are many seasonings suitable for dogs. We add turmeric to this recipe for it's health benefits.

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Lamb Dog Food Benefits

As well as being a great source of protein for dogs, lamb can help if your dog has allergies or a sensitive stomach. Lamb is full of omega fatty acids that keep your dogs coats looking shiny and healthy too.

Lamb has a rich supply of high quality protein and is an especially good source of zinc and iron. It is also rich in B vitamins and is one of the best sources of the amino acid carnitine

Is Lamb Easy for Dogs to Digest?

If you are introducing lamb to your dog, they should find it easy to digest as it can be a gentler protein source than chicken or beef.

Remember to go slowly when introducing new foods. And we recommend checking with your veterinarian first if your dog has any digestive issues or other health concerns.

Homemade Lamb Dog Food Ingredients

This is a simple dog food recipe with just a few ingredients.

homemade lamb dog food ingredients
  • Ground Lamb - Either fresh or frozen (defrosted)
  • Brown Rice - white rice has a higher glycemic index than brown rice, causing blood sugars to rise. Long grain brown rice is full of B vitamins, minerals such as zinc and magnesium.
  • Carrots - A good source of vitamins, C, K, potassium and fiber.
  • Green Beans - a dog safe vegetable full of vitamin A, B6, K, and C.
  • Turmeric - added for it's anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Coconut Oil - A dog friendly cooking oil

How to make lamb & rice dog food

lamb stew recipe
  1. Peel and chop the carrots. They could be grated too.
  2. Remove the tops and ends of the green beans, then chop into small pieces.
  3. In a large pan, heat the coconut oil and cook the ground lamb.
  4. Add the rice, vegetables and water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store homemade dog food

Once cooled, store this lamb dog food in sealed containers in the refrigerator. It should last up to 4 to 5 days.

Can this be frozen?

Freeze any leftovers or if you are making food ahead in air tight containers. This can be stored in your freezer for up to two months.

Can I use frozen vegetables?

If you can't find fresh vegetables, they can be replaced with frozen carrots and green beans. Other frozen vegetables such as cauliflower or peas can be used too.

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Ground Turkey Vegetable Dinner

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lamb rice dinner for dogs

Homemade Lamb & Rice Dinner for Dogs

An easy one pot dinner for dogs with ground lamb, brown rice and vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dog Meals
Cuisine Homemade Dog Food
Servings 8 servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 2 cups water more may be required

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop the carrots (they could also be grated).
  • Trim the green beans and chop into pieces.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat
  • Add the ground lamb and cook for 10 -15 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
  • Add the brown rice, carrots, turmeric and green beans to the pot.
  • Pour water into the pot covering the meat and vegetables by an inch.
  • Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Makes 8 servings 
Always check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods into your dog’s diet.
Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Lamb & Rice Dinner for Dogs
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
288
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
51
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
282
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
3102
IU
62
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Natasha Mirpuri says

    June 16, 2022 at 7:54 am

    Hi! If I am feeding my Labrador who is 2 years old and 4 months. How much protien ( lamb) should he have in one day ( 2 meals) ?

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    • AngelaC says

      June 16, 2022 at 10:59 am

      Hi, I love, love Labradors! We used to have them as a child and I think they are just wonderful dogs but SO greedy! To answer your question I found that dogs need 1 gram of protein per pound of IDEAL BODY WEIGHT every day. As an example, a 30lb dog at ideal body weight needs 30grams of protein each day. I'd check with your vet though.

      Reply
  2. Jackie Ray says

    August 08, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    Hello I have 2 old English Bulldogs weighing about 67lbs and 69lbs. They can lose a little weight. I’ve been giving them about 2 cups of protein with 1 cup of veggie twice a day each. Is this too much. I cook for them. They suffer with skin allergies I’ve tried just about everything. Still having issues with my female.

    Reply
    • AngelaC says

      August 10, 2022 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Jackie, the skin allergies can be a problem and sometimes hard to get to the bottom of (I've had similar problems with 2 of my dogs. One issue was solved when we changed her collar to a natural fibre after many vet visits!). The feeding chart below the recipe is for dogs with normal weight so perhaps the amount could be reduced by half a cup.

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