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Homemade Dog Food With Turkey & Beef

This homemade dog food with turkey & beef is a nutritious, protein-packed meal made with fresh ingredients like lean meats, veggies, and healthy fats. It’s easy to prepare in one pot on the stove or slow cooker and is perfect for dogs of all sizes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dog Meals
Cuisine Homemade Dog Food
Servings 8 servings
Calories 285 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 oz beef liver, chopped
  • 3.75 oz canned sardines in water
  • 1/2 cup broccoli, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup kale, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green beans, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated
  • 2 large eggs, including shell
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, with a pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

One Pot Method

  • Put a large pot on the stove on a medium heat. Add the turkey, beef, liver and vegetables in it. Give it a stir.
  • Add the sardines, oats, ground flaxseed, turmeric, ground ginger and eggs. Break the eggs and smash up the shells.
  • Pour in the water, stir and cover the pot with a lid. Bring to the boil then simmer for 25-30 minutes, giving the pot an occasionally stir.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for later use.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Place the ground turkey, beef, and liver in the slow cooker.
  • Add all the vegetables, oats, turmeric, flaxseed, ginger, and water. Stir to combine.
  • Crack the eggs on top (including shells).
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the sardines after cooking is complete.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

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This homemade dog food with turkey & beef is a nutritious, protein-packed meal made with fresh ingredients like lean meats, veggies, and healthy fats. It’s easy to prepare in one pot on the stove or slow cooker and is perfect for dogs of all sizes.

Notes

This recipe makes about 8 cups of food. We have listed a serving to be one cup.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Dog Food With Turkey & Beef
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
285
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
147
mg
49
%
Sodium
 
138
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
514
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
4627
IU
93
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
4
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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