Description
This homemade dog food recipe combines lean ground turkey, nutritious vegetables, and brown rice slow-cooked to perfection. It offers a wholesome, balanced meal for your dog that is easy to prepare and store, made with simple whole-food ingredients to support your pet’s health.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 3 lbs. ground turkey (85% lean, 15% fat)
Vegetables
- 1 1/4 cups frozen sweet potatoes (from a 10oz bag)
- 1 1/2 cups mixed frozen peas and carrots (from a 12oz bag)
- 1 cup frozen spinach
Grains & Liquids
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked (can also substitute white rice)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the ground turkey, frozen peas and carrots, frozen sweet potatoes, frozen spinach, brown rice, and water into the slow cooker bowl.
- Mix Thoroughly: Break up the ground turkey with a spoon or spatula and mix well so all ingredients are evenly distributed within the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. The meat should be fully cooked and vegetables tender when done.
- Cool Before Serving: Once cooked, allow the food to cool completely before serving to your dog to avoid burns and improve digestibility.
- Store Properly: Transfer leftovers into an airtight container and refrigerate for short-term use or freeze for longer storage to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model.
- You can substitute white rice for brown rice if preferred, but brown rice provides more fiber.
- Ensure the food has cooled completely before feeding to your dog.
- Freeze portions in meal-sized containers for convenient future meals.
- Consult your veterinarian if introducing homemade food to your dog’s diet for the first time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 to 6 hours
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade dog food, slow cooker dog food, healthy dog meal, ground turkey dog food, dog food recipe, homemade pet food
