Batch Size: ~50 cups | Prep: ~30 min | Cook: ~30 min | Fridge: 3–4 days | Freezer: up to 3 months
| Ingredient | Raw Amount | Cooked Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef (lean) | 10 lbs | ~20 cups, cooked and drained |
Use fresh, frozen, or canned (no salt added). Total: 16 cups.
| Vegetable | Fresh / Frozen | Canned (14.5–15 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans | 5½ cups | 3 cans |
| Peas | 5½ cups | 3 cans |
| Carrots | 5½ cups | 3 cans |
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White rice, cooked | 14 cups | Optional — adds bulk and digestible energy |
Add per cup of finished food.
| Supplement | Amount per Cup | When to Add |
|---|---|---|
| Eggshell powder (calcium) | ¼ tsp | Mix in during preparation |
| Salmon oil or flaxseed oil | ¼ tsp | Add fresh at mealtime — do not freeze with food |
| Dog multivitamin | Per label | Optional — follow product instructions |
| Method | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🧊 Refrigerator | 3–4 days | Store in airtight containers |
| ❄️ Freezer | Up to 3 months | Thaw overnight in fridge before serving |
⚕️ Vet consultation recommended: Consult your veterinarian or a veterinary nutritionist before transitioning your dog fully to homemade food, especially for dogs with health conditions or specific dietary needs.
🫙 Oils: Never mix omega-3 oils into the batch before freezing — heat and freeze-thaw cycles degrade them. Always add fresh at mealtime.
⚖️ Scaling: This recipe scales linearly. Halve or double all ingredients proportionally.
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