Description
Comforting beef & pumpkin stew nurtures canine companions with wholesome, nutritious ingredients from farm-fresh sources. Tail-wagging deliciousness meets balanced nutrition, ensuring your pup enjoys a hearty meal packed with love and wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) peas
Grains:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cooked quinoa
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitter coating, then cook in a pot according to package guidelines until fluffy and tender.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and crumble ground beef, cooking until it loses its pink color and becomes evenly browned.
- Carefully drain excess fat from the beef using a colander, ensuring a leaner protein base for the stew.
- Add finely chopped carrots and green peas to the beef, gently sautéing for approximately 4-5 minutes until vegetables become slightly softened but retain their vibrant color.
- Introduce pumpkin puree into the meat and vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a uniform consistency.
- Fold the cooked quinoa into the stew, ensuring even distribution of all ingredients throughout the preparation.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently, allowing flavors to meld and develop for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the stew from heat and transfer to a cooling surface, letting it reach room temperature completely before serving to your canine companion.
Notes
- Drain excess fat thoroughly to reduce unnecessary calories and prevent digestive issues for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
- Consider using lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) to maintain a healthier protein profile while keeping the dish nutritionally balanced.
- Swap quinoa with brown rice for dogs with specific grain sensitivities or allergies, ensuring the alternative provides similar nutritional benefits.
- Portion and freeze individual servings in airtight containers to create convenient meal prep options that maintain freshness and nutritional integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg