Weekly Recipe: Beef and Sweet Potato Dog Food
Hi, thanks for coming back to SpunkyJunky's Weekly Recipe! We hope you enjoyed last week's recipe, Chicken and Vegetable Dog Food, and are ready to make your pet another tasty and healthy meal. This week, we're sharing a beef and sweet potato recipe that will surely have your dog's tail wagging with delight.
Ingredients:
The ingredients in our recipe are easy and healthy, including ground beef, sweet potatoes, carrots, and peas. This recipe is perfect for pet owners who want to provide their dogs with a nutritious and delicious homemade meal. The recipe is easy to make and full of vitamins and nutrients your dog needs to stay healthy and happy.
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cups water
As always, talk to your vet before giving your dog new foods. When your vet gives you the go-ahead, you can start making this recipe and feel good about giving your pet friend a tasty and healthy meal.
So, let's get cooking! Follow our step-by-step steps to make a delicious meal for your dog.
Instructions:
- 1. Over medium heat, melt the coconut oil in a big pot. Add the ground beef and cook for about 10 minutes until it is cooked.
- 2. Mix the beef with the sweet potatoes and carrots cut into small pieces. Mix well to blend.
- 3. Bring the water to a boil in the pot. Turn down the heat and put a lid on it. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the carrots and sweet potatoes are soft.
- 4. Put the frozen peas in the pot and give it a good stir. Cover the pot and keep cooking for another 5–10 minutes, or until the peas are warm.
- 5. Take the pot off the heat and give it a few minutes to cool down.
- 6. Give your dog a bowl of the beef and sweet potato mix. Leaveovers can be kept in the fridge for 3–4 days in a sealed container.
Note: This recipe makes about 6–8 cups of dog food, depending on the size of your dog.
**Attention**
This recipe contains ground beef, a common protein source in many commercial dog foods. However, some dogs can be allergic to or sensitive to beef, so monitoring your dog's reaction after introducing this recipe is important.
Sweet potatoes and carrots are generally considered safe and nutritious ingredients for dogs, but some dogs may be allergic to or sensitive to them as well. Additionally, peas are a common allergen for dogs. If you don't know if any of these items are safe for your dog, you should talk to a vet before making this recipe.
When giving your dog new foods, it is important to watch closely for any signs of an allergic reaction or resistance. If you see signs like throwing up, diarrhea, itching, or swelling, stop giving the food and talk to a vet.
Check back every Friday for more recipes and tips on how to keep your pet happy and healthy.
