Homemade Dog Food Recipe

Ingredients

• 14 oz Lean Ground Beef (90% lean, preferably grass‑fed)
• 2 tsp Hemp Seed Oil (Cold‑pressed, provides omega‑3 fats)
• 3 tbsp Hemp Seeds (Optional alternative to oil for additional fiber)
• 0.5 tsp Carlson's C Liver Oil (Provides vitamin D and E)
• 0.5 can Canned Sardines (in water) (Alternative to liver oil for vitamin D/E)
• 0.5 tsp Fresh Ginger (Grated, supports joint health)
• 1 tsp Kelp Powder (Iodine source)
• 1 large Egg (Provides protein; shell saved for calcium)
• ½ shell Eggshell (ground) (Ground to fine powder for calcium; ensure fully dry before grinding)
• 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (Chopped carrots, peas, green beans or frozen blend)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Equipment

   Lay out all ingredients, measuring tools, and cooking equipment on a clean countertop.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Egg and Eggshell

   Place the egg in boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and set the egg aside. Rinse the shell, let it dry completely, break off half of the shell and grind it in a food processor until a fine powder forms.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Cook Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium (≈350°F)

4. Chop Vegetables

   While the beef cooks, finely chop the mixed vegetables into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT3M

5. Combine All Ingredients

   In the mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef (or raw beef if preferred), chopped vegetables, hemp seed oil (or hemp seeds), liver oil (or sardines), grated ginger, kelp powder, the whole egg, and the ground eggshell. Mix thoroughly until the supplements are evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

6. Portion and Store

   Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Place each portion in a labeled storage container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g