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ground beef dog food

Beef & Quinoa Dog Food Recipe

A hearty homemade dog food with ground beef, beef liver, chicken giblets, quinoa, hemp hearts and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dog Meals
Cuisine Homemade Dog Food
Servings 10 servings
Calories 522 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 35 oz ground beef
  • 5 oz beef liver
  • 8 oz chicken giblets
  • 8 oz quinoa
  • 11 oz carrots grated
  • 5 oz zucchini grated
  • 3 oz apple grated
  • 5 oz hemp hearts

Instructions
 

Cook the Quinoa

  • Place the cup of quinoa in a saucepan with the 2 cups water. Cover and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until the water has been absorbed.

Cook the Ground Beef

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or pan on a medium heat. Cook the ground beef for 10-12 minutes, stirring to ensure that it is thoroughly cooked.
  • Remove the cooked beef from the pan and add the shredded zucchini and carrots. Cook them for 5 minutes until soft.

Cook the Beef Liver & Chicken Giblets

  • Add the beef liver and chicken giblets to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the pan and chop the liver and giblets into bite sized pieces.

Assemble

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the quinoa, beef, liver, giblets, vegetables and add the grated apple and hemp hearts. Mix well and serve.

Notes

Makes 10 servings at 9oz (225g) per serving
Always check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods into your dog’s diet.
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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beef & Quinoa Dog Food Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
522
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
266
mg
89
%
Sodium
 
136
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
727
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
 
15017
IU
300
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
65
mg
7
%
Iron
 
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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