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Beef & Quinoa Dog Food Recipe
A complete meal featuring multiple protein sources and quinoa for sustained energy. Grated apple and zucchini add essential moisture and vitamins.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Yields
About 10 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 35 oz ground beef
- 5 oz beef liver
- 8 oz chicken giblets
- 8 oz quinoa
- 11 oz carrots grated
- 5 oz zucchini grated
- 3 oz apple grated
- 5 oz hemp hearts
Steps
- Place the cup of quinoa in a saucepan with the 2 cups water. Cover and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until the water has been absorbed.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or pan on a medium heat. Cook the ground beef for 10-12 minutes, stirring to ensure that it is tho roughly cooked.
- Remove the cooked beef from the pan and add the shredded zucchini and carrots. Cook them for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the beef liver and chicken giblets to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes.
- Drain the water from the pan and chop the liver and giblets into bite sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the quinoa, beef, liver, giblets, vegetables and add the grated apple and hemp hearts. Mix well and serve.
Substitutions
- Swap quinoa for brown rice
- Use chicken hearts instead of giblets
- Replace hemp hearts with flaxseeds
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
¾ cup per meal
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ~⅓ cup per meal |
| 15 kg | ~¾ cup per meal |
| 30 kg | ~1½ cups per meal |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
3680 kcal
Per cup
368 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~43% of daily calories368 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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