Making Homemade Dog Food for Cooper

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Turkey (lean, 93% lean)
• 0.5 lb Chicken Hearts and Gizzards (blended until smooth, no seasoning)
• 1 medium Sweet Potato (peeled and diced into ½‑inch cubes)
• 1 cup White Rice (uncooked; yields about 3 cups cooked)
• 1 cup Broccoli Florets (fresh or frozen, chopped)
• 1 cup Ice Cubes (for rapid cooling, optional)
• 4 bags Ziploc Freezer Bags (portion‑size bags, sealable)

Instructions

1. Cook the Rice

   Rinse 1 cup of white rice under cold water, then combine with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium heat

2. Prepare Sweet Potato

   While rice cooks, peel and dice the sweet potato into ½‑inch cubes. Place the cubes in a pot of boiling water and cook for 8‑10 minutes until just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

3. Steam Broccoli

   Steam 1 cup broccoli florets in a steamer basket over simmering water for 4‑5 minutes until bright green and crisp‑tender. Remove and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Cook Ground Turkey

   Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 8‑10 minutes until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

5. Blend Organ Meats

   Place the chicken hearts and gizzards in a blender or food processor and pulse until a smooth paste forms. No added water or seasoning is needed.

   Time: PT3M

6. Combine All Components

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sweet potato cubes, steamed broccoli, cooked turkey, and blended organ‑meat paste. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

7. Cool Quickly with Ice Cubes

   Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the mixture and stir quickly to bring the temperature down. Once cooled, discard any excess water from melted ice.

   Time: PT5M

8. Portion and Freeze

   Divide the cooled mixture into four equal portions and place each portion into a Ziploc freezer bag. Squeeze out excess air, seal, label with date, and store in the freezer.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

8g

Fiber

3g