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10 Vet-Approved Beef Dog Food Recipes (Homemade Options)

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By Nicole Cosgrove

Beef Dog Food Recipe

If your dog loves beef, you may want to learn how to make beef dog food at home. It’s easy and affordable, and your pup will appreciate the nutrition and flavor. But you’ll need the right recipe to get started.

That’s where this list comes in, featuring 10 delicious homemade beef dog food recipes that are vet-approved. Whether you want a classic dog-friendly stew, a hands-off slow cooker recipe, or an incredibly quick pressure cooker option, you’ll find what you’re looking for on this list! Scroll down to start cooking.

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Is Beef Good for Your Dog?

Beef is high in protein, iron, and healthy fats, making it a great ingredient for dog food. It also contains amino acids and vitamins B3, B6, and B12—all important elements of your dog’s diet.

Don’t hesitate to talk to your veterinarian if you have concerns about your dog’s diet. Some dogs may have beef allergies, so keep an eye out for signs like ear inflammation, itchy skin, or diarrhea.

Overall, beef is a healthy homemade dog food ingredient and one that your pup is likely to love. So let’s get started!

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The 10 Homemade Beef Dog Food Recipes

1. Healthy Sirloin Dog Food

Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipe

Healthy Sirloin Dog Food

This Mess is Ours
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 13 cups
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups cups cooked organic brown rice (3 cups uncooked rice)
  • 2 lbs ground lean beef, cooked through, fat drained
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced small
  • 3 medium-sized carrots, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup minced curly parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive or safflower oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the ingredients together in a large container and stir to combine completely.
  • Store tightly sealed in the refrigerator in-between feedings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22.9gFat: 10.5gCholesterol: 197.8mgSodium: 119.7mg

 


2. Beef & Vegetable Dog Food

HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPE
Photo Credit: delicioustable

This beef recipe features nutrient-packed vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, spinach, and carrots. It comes together quickly and won’t break your budget.

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

3. Easy Pressure Cooker Dog Food Recipe

Instant Pot Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Image Credit: southern-bytes

If you don’t already have a pressure cooker, this recipe will have you reaching for your credit card! Add ground beef, vegetables, broth/soup, and rice to the pot and less than 10 minutes later, you’ll have a doggy feast.

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

4. Roast Beef Dog Food

DOG FOOD - BEEF
Image Credit: food

This easy recipe features roast beef and beef liver, making dog food your furry friends won’t be able to resist.

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

5. Simple Slow Cooker Dog Food

Easy Slow Cooker Dog Food
Image Credit: 12tomatoes

Kidney beans and butternut squash make for an unusual but delicious homemade beef dog food. Throw them in a slow cooker for 6 hours and you’ll have your dog’s new favorite food!

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

6. Pumpkin & Beef Dog Food

Homemade Dog Food with Beef
Image Credit: allrecipes

Pumpkin and beef may sound like an odd combination, but trust us, your dog will love it! Simmered beef bones and rosemary put this recipe over the top.

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

7. Simple Beef Stew

HOMEMADE DOG FOOD – BEEF STEW.jpeg
Image Credit: lifeatcloverhill

It doesn’t get much simpler than this: A classic beef stew with sweet potatoes, carrots, and peas. Your dog will be licking the bowl clean!

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

8. Vitamin-Enriched Beef Dog Food

How to Make Homemade Dog Food with Ground Beef, Sweet Potato & Peas
Image Credit: azestfor

This recipe only has a few ingredients: beef, sweet potatoes, peas, and dog-friendly vitamins. It’s healthy, tasty, and surprisingly easy to pull together.

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

9. Hamburger & Egg Dog Food

uncooked ground beef in glass bowl
Image Credit: Angele J, Pexels

Add ground eggshells to this simple ground beef dog food recipe to give your pup some extra calcium. Get the recipe here.

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

10. Ground Beef & Chicken Liver Dog Food

This healthy dog food recipe was inspired by a rescue dog from Bali. It incorporates ground beef, chicken liver, green beans, and eggs to form a tasty, dog-friendly meal.

Ingredients
  • Lean chicken breast
  • Mixed veggies (broccoli, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini)
  • Brown rice (optional)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken breast without any salt or seasoning. Chop up veggies and steam until cooked but still a little crunchy.
  • After the chicken is cooked, chop it up into bite-size pieces and mix in with the veggies—but make sure there is more meat than veggies. Save and refrigerate any leftovers for another day.

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Conclusion

Have you found the perfect recipe to teach you how to make beef dog food for your pup? We hope this list helps you cook healthy, easy, and affordable meals for your furry friends. Beef is a nutritious and inexpensive dog food ingredient, so what are you waiting for? Time to start cooking!

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