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DIY Homemade Dog Food
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DIY Homemade Dog Food

This homemade dog food mixes ground turkey with vegetables like spinach, carrot, zucchini, and peas, plus brown rice for a filling meal. The ground turkey is browned before combining with the cooked rice and veggies, resulting in a nutritious, hearty dog food with varied textures. Cooling before serving ensures safety and proper texture. This recipe allows you to prepare a balanced homemade diet for your dog using simple ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 pounds ground turkey
  • 3 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 2 carrot shredded
  • 1 zucchini shredded
  • ½ cup pea canned or frozen

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks.
  3. Stir in spinach, carrots, zucchini, peas and brown rice until the spinach has wilted and the mixture is heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Let cool completely.