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Ground Beef Dog MeatLoaf
A sliceable meatloaf made with lean beef, cottage cheese, and zucchini. Coconut flour binds the ingredients for a firm texture.
Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Yields
About 10 cups
Level
medium
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 1 lb loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, flaxseed, eggs, coconut flour, cottage cheese, parsley and grated zucchini. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press it down firmly and smooth out the top.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing into portions.
- Slice into dog-appropriate portions and serve plain as a meal or snack.
Substitutions
- Use ground turkey instead of beef
- Replace cottage cheese with plain yogurt
- Swap coconut flour for almond flour
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
953 kcal
Per cup
95 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~11% of daily calories95 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to four days or freeze for two 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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