Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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6 cups water, or more as needed
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4 cups uncooked brown rice
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1 pound assorted beef bones (shin, shank, short ribs, or marrow bones)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
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1 (15 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
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1 (13.5 ounce) can spinach, drained
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6 eggs
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1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
Directions
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
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Place 6 cups water and brown rice into a stockpot. Add browned beef, bones, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and let simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until rice is mushy, about 45 minutes. Add water if necessary to keep mixture a little thicker than a porridge-like consistency.
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Meanwhile, place carrots, spinach, and eggs with their shells into an electric blender. Blend until completely pureed and no eggshells are intact.
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Mix pumpkin and blended egg mixture in a bowl until combined. Remove meat mixture from heat and pour egg mixture into the pot to cook the eggs in hot contents, about 5 minutes. Let cool thoroughly before feeding to your dog, about 30 minutes.
Cook’s Note
I feed my 60-pound dog 2 1/2 to 3 cups of food a day minus the bones. I will add about one bone a day to his food bowl. Feed less or more according to your dog's weight and activity level.
You can substitute other vegetables, such as peas, celery, and sweet potatoes, or add fruit, such as apples, bananas, and blueberries. You can also use frozen or fresh vegetables, just be sure to purée them with a blender. I find canned vegetables are the easiest to store and use. My dog also loves a tablespoon or so of nonfat yogurt added to the top.
You can mix in oatmeal or barley but don't use wheat, soy, or corn. You can use any cut of beef, chicken, fish, or lamb, but be sure to cut them into bite-size pieces before boiling. You can get bones from a butcher, but be sure not to use chicken bones.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 846 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 107g | Carbs |
| 43g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 846 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
| Cholesterol 258mg | 86% |
| Sodium 369mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 31% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 43g | 87% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% |
| Calcium 196mg | 15% |
| Iron 8mg | 47% |
| Potassium 1161mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
