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How To Make Homemade Dog Food (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Slow cooker homemade dog food is an easy way to prepare a hearty meal packed with wholesome ingredients your pup will love. This canine approved recipe is a convenient option for pet owners who want to know exactly what's going into their dog's bowl.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14 cups
Calories: 421kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb beef liver chopped (optional)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled & diced
  • 12 oz fresh green beans chopped
  • 3 oz matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach can substitute frozen
  • 3 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 3 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried ground sage
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • extra virgin olive oil optional, but recommended
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Instructions

  • Drizzle a bit of olive oil in the bottom of the bowl of your slow cooker, to prevent sticking.
  • Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of the slow cooker and give it a good stir to evenly combine, but being careful not to mash them up.
    2 lbs ground beef, 1 lb beef liver, 2 large sweet potatoes, 12 oz fresh green beans, 3 oz matchstick carrots, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, 3 cups uncooked brown rice, 3 1/2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried ground sage, 1 tsp dried rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, stirring a couple of times during the cook time.
  • Uncover and stir everything together well, then turn off the slow cooker and allow the mixture to cool completely.
  • Serve in 1 cup portions.

Notes

  • If you are skipping the beef liver, you can add another pound of ground beef instead.
  • Don't serve the food hotter than slightly warmer than room temperature (80-90 degrees F). If you serve it too hot, it could burn your dog's mouth.
  • Make sure you consult a veterinian before making any changes to your dog's diet and follow their advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13829IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 5mg