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Hearty Beef and Butternut Squash Medley: Slow Cooker Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Treat your furry friend to a hearty and flavorful meal with this slow cooker homemade dog food recipe. Packed with ground beef, nutritious vegetables like butternut squash and carrots, and wholesome brown rice, it's a satisfying medley that will keep your pup's tail wagging with delight.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef - 2.5lb
- Butternut Squash (adjust as needed)
- Brown Rice (adjust as needed)
- Carrots (adjust as needed)
- Peas (adjust as needed)
- Kidney Beans - 15oz
- Water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Start by chopping the butternut squash into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Drain and rinse the kidney beans to remove excess sodium.
- Gather the ground beef, chopped butternut squash, brown rice, chopped carrots, peas, and kidney beans.
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the ground beef, brown rice, drained and rinsed kidney beans, chopped butternut squash, chopped carrots, peas, and 4 cups of water.
- Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally as needed to ensure even cooking.
- Once cooked, allow the homemade dog food to cool completely before serving. This ensures a safe temperature for your furry friend.
Additional Information
Tips and Tricks:
- For a leaner option, you can use lean ground beef or substitute it with ground turkey or chicken.
- Make sure to chop the butternut squash into small, dog-friendly pieces to ensure easy consumption.
- To make the dog food less watery, you can reduce the amount of water by 1/2 cup or adjust it based on your dog's preferences.