A New Way to Make Homemade Dog Food!

Ingredients

• 8.5 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, trimmed)
• 9.5 lb Ground Turkey (Lean, skinless)
• 8.5 lb Ground Lamb (Trimmed of excess fat)
• 4 cup Sweet Potatoes (peeled, diced, cooked until soft)
• 2 cup Beef Liver (finely chopped or ground)
• 2 cup Frozen Spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
• 2 large Chicken Eggs (cracked, shells discarded)
• 2 large Egg Yolks (for turkey recipe only, extra choline source)
• 0.5 cup Nutritional Yeast (source of B‑vitamins)
• 2 tbsp Hemp Seeds (source of manganese and omega‑3s)
• 1 tsp Calcium Carbonate Powder (provides calcium)
• 1 tsp Bone Meal Powder (source of calcium and phosphorus)
• 5 ml Vitamin E Liquid (antioxidant)
• 2 capsules Choline Capsules (open and pour contents)
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (non‑iodized) (provides chloride)
• 1 capsule Zinc Capsules (open and add powder)
• 10 ml Cod Liver Oil (contains vitamins A & D)
• 1 tsp Kelp Powder (iodine source)
• 2 cup White Rice (cooked, unseasoned)
• 1 cup Barley (cooked, unseasoned)
• 4 cup Water (added to prevent burning and aid mixing)

Instructions

1. Prepare Protein and Liver Blend

   In a food processor, combine the ground protein (beef, turkey, or lamb), diced sweet potatoes, and beef liver. Pulse until the mixture is uniformly ground but still has some texture.

   Time: PT15M

2. Add Eggs and Spinach

   Transfer the blended mixture to a large pot. Stir in the appropriate eggs (whole eggs for beef and lamb, egg yolks for turkey) and the thawed, squeezed spinach.

   Time: PT5M

3. Incorporate Supplements

   Add nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, calcium carbonate powder, bone meal powder, vitamin E liquid, choline capsule contents, sea salt, zinc capsule contents, cod liver oil, and kelp powder. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Water and Cook

   Pour in 4 cups of water (or enough to keep the mixture from sticking). Cook over medium‑low heat, stirring frequently, for 45 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are tender. No browning should occur.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: Medium‑low

5. Cook Grains Separately

   While the protein mixture simmers, cook white rice and barley according to package directions (no added salt or oil). Once cooked, set aside.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Boiling

6. Combine Grains with Protein Base

   When the protein mixture is done and any excess liquid has evaporated, fold in the cooked rice and barley until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

7. Portion into Super Cubes

   Allow the final mixture to cool slightly (no more than 40°C). Spoon the mixture into a silicone ice‑cube tray, filling each cavity to the top. For a 40‑lb dog, each cube represents one day’s worth of food.

   Time: PT10M

8. Freeze

   Place the tray in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid. Once frozen, pop the cubes out and store them in labeled Ziploc freezer bags.

   Time: PT6H

9. Defrost and Serve

   When ready to feed, submerge the sealed bag containing one cube in cold water for 15‑20 minutes until thawed. Warm gently in a microwave (low power) or on the stovetop if desired, but avoid high heat to preserve nutrients.

   Time: PT20M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1200

Protein

30% (≈90 g)

Carbohydrates

45% (≈135 g)

Fat

25% (≈33 g)

Fiber

5 g