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Beef Dog Food

A wholesome homemade dog food recipe made with beef, ox heart, sardines, nutrient-rich organs, and fresh vegetables. Packed with quality protein and healthy fats, it's a nourishing meal your dog will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dog Meals
Cuisine Homemade Dog Food
Servings 5 cups
Calories 322 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

Protein Base

  • 21.2 oz lean ground beef
  • 5.3 oz beef heart chopped
  • 1.8 oz beef liver chopped
  • 2.1 oz beef kidney chopped
  • 4.2 oz sardines in water
  • 1 large egg

Vegetables

Supplements

  • 1 teaspoon eggshell powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kelp powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon fish oil

Instructions
 

  • Add the ground beef to a pan and cook over a medium heat.
  • Add the chopped hearts, liver and kidney and cook through.
  • Stir in the vegetables, cover and gently cook.
  • Add the egg, stir through and cook.
  • Remove from the heat and add the sardines. Stir through.
  • Stir in eggshell powder, kelp powder, flaxseed, and fish oil once the mixture has cooled (if cooked).
  • Serve to wagging tails.

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Notes

Yield: 1.22kg (2.7 lb)
Volume: 5–5½ cups
Servings: 10 small-dog servings, 5 medium-dog servings, or 3–4 large-dog servings.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beef Dog Food
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
322
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
260
mg
87
%
Sodium
 
231
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
722
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
 
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
 
2833
IU
57
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
120
mg
12
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
1
g
* 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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