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Homemade Dog Food With Turkey & Beef
A hearty blend of ground meats, organ meat, and leafy greens. This recipe incorporates sardines and pumpkin for a broad range of whole-food nutrients.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yields
About 8 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz beef liver, chopped
- 3.75 oz canned sardines in water
- 1/2 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup green beans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 2 large eggs, including shell
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, with a pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup water
Steps
- Put a large pot on the stove on a medium heat. Add the turkey, beef, liver and vegetables in it. Give it a stir.
- Add the sardines, oats, ground flaxseed, turmeric, ground ginger and eggs. Break the eggs and smash up the shells.
- Pour in the water, stir and cover the pot with a lid. Bring to the boil then simmer for 25-30 minutes, giving the pot an occasionally stir.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for later use.
- Place the ground turkey, beef, and liver in the slow cooker.
- Add all the vegetables, oats, turmeric, flaxseed, ginger, and water. Stir to combine.
- Crack the eggs on top (including shells).
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the sardines after cooking is complete.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Substitutions
- Swap kale with spinach or Swiss chard.
- Use butternut squash instead of pumpkin puree.
- Replace green beans with chopped broccoli stalks.
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
620 kcal
Per cup
78 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~9% of daily calories78 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Raw, smoked, or salt-cured fish
- Fish bones, always debone before cooking
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze in meal-sized portions.
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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