Description
Hearty ground beef and pumpkin dog food nourishes canine companions with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. Packed with protein and essential vitamins, this homemade meal provides a delicious and balanced diet that dogs will eagerly enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) peas
Grains and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) cooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, systematically fragmenting the meat into delicate morsels until achieving a rich, caramelized brown coloration.
- Eliminate any accumulated excess lipids through careful draining, ensuring a lean protein base for the canine meal.
- Introduce finely diced carrots and verdant peas directly into the skillet, allowing them to gently soften and meld with the browned meat for approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate smooth, velvety pumpkin puree and precooked brown rice, thoroughly amalgamating all components to create a harmonious nutritional blend.
- Enhance the mixture’s nutritional profile by delicately cascading olive oil across the surface, thoroughly integrating the liquid to distribute beneficial fatty acids.
- Remove the culinary preparation from heat source and permit complete temperature reduction, guaranteeing optimal palatability and safety for canine consumption.
- Meticulously portion the prepared sustenance according to the individual dog’s specific metabolic requirements, weight considerations, and veterinary nutritional guidance.
Notes
- Customize protein sources by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or lean lamb for variety and nutrition diversity.
- Ensure vegetables are finely chopped to enhance digestibility and prevent choking risks for smaller dogs.
- Add a small amount of organ meat like liver or heart for extra nutrient boost and increased palatability.
- Consider sprinkling nutritional yeast or a veterinarian-recommended supplement to enhance overall nutritional profile for balanced canine diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg