30-Minute Stovetop Dog Food
Easy one-pan homemade dog food with meat, grains, and veggies, ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups water or unsalted low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup plain canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon fish oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains and lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- If there is excess fat, carefully spoon it off so the pan is moist but not greasy.
- Stir in the chopped carrots and green beans and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the meat and vegetables.
- Pour in the water or broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the peas and spinach, then cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and excess moisture steams off.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pumpkin puree and fish oil or olive oil until evenly combined.
- Let the food cool until just slightly warm to the touch before serving to your dog.
- Portion leftovers into shallow, airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Always let the dog food cool to just lukewarm before serving and test the temperature yourself.
- Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze in daily portions for up to 3 months.
- To thaw, move a portion from the freezer to the refrigerator overnight or use the microwave defrost setting until just lukewarm.
- Discard any food that smells sour, looks slimy, or has been at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Consult your veterinarian before making major changes to your dog’s diet, especially for puppies, seniors, or dogs with medical conditions.
- Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze in daily portions for up to 3 months.
- To thaw, move a portion from the freezer to the refrigerator overnight or use the microwave defrost setting until just lukewarm.
- Discard any food that smells sour, looks slimy, or has been at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Consult your veterinarian before making major changes to your dog’s diet, especially for puppies, seniors, or dogs with medical conditions.