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Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
A simple skillet base with lean ground beef, sweet potato, and leafy greens. Skip the onion and garlic that most human recipes call for.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 5 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup water
Steps
- Heat oil in a pan. Brown the beef and drain excess fat.
- Add sweet potato and water; cover and simmer 12-15 min until tender.
- Stir in greens and cook another 2 minutes.
- Cool fully before serving.
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
⅝ cup per meal
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ~¼ cup |
| 15 kg | ~⅔ cup |
| 30 kg | ~1¼ cups |
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
1550 kcal
Per cup
310 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~36% of daily calories310 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Seasoning, salt, or sauces
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Fridge 3 days; freeze 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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