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Free Homemade Dog Food Recipe: Beef and Sweet Vegetables

4/30/2013

A homemade dog food diet is an excellent, healthy alternative to commercial kibble. Homemade dog food can help promote health and well being in your four-legged family members by providing real food, wholesome nutrition and freshness you simply cannot get with kibble diets. Making your own dog food is easier than you think, and can also be quite inexpensive! Purchasing your meat on sale and buying bagged frozen vegetables will be cheaper than buying a high quality kibble!

This free homemade dog food recipe is balanced and complete to AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) standards. A complete whole food multivitamin is ESSENTIAL to every homemade recipe to replace any nutrients lost in the cooking process. To get my entire collection of balanced homemade dog food recipes, check out my Homemade Dog Food Recipe eBook!

Beef and Sweet Vegetables

INGREDIENTS

550g boiled beef liver
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup of boiled sweet potato
1/2 cup of boiled green beans
1/2 cup of boiled peas
1/2 cup of boiled carrots
1/4 cup of 2% fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 scoops of Nupro Gold Supplement

DIRECTIONS

Chop the beef liver into small pieces and boil until cooked. (Do not overcook!)
Boil sweet potato, green beans, peas and carrots until tender.
In a large bowl add the sweet potato, green beans, peas, carrots, applesauce, cottage cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Mash it all together and mix well.
Add the boiled beef liver to the mash, mix it in.
When the food cools, add 1 1/2 scoops of the Nupro Gold supplement.
Serve!

FEEDING GUIDE FOR THIS MEAL

10 lbs - 208g a day
20 lbs - 350g a day
40 lbs - 589g a day
60 lbs - 798g a day
80 lbs - 991g a day
100 lbs - 1172g a day

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41 Comments

Don McClellan

4/30/2013 08:57:56 am

I'm sure by looking at your all natural recipe, my GSD would benefit from this. In trying to ascertain a cost comparison in relation to his present kibble, do you know how much 1 and 1/2 scoops of the Nupro Gold supplement equals in grams? I can't find the information on their website. Thank you very much! P.S. My GSD, R.J. loves the dehydrated sweet potato chips!

Wendy

4/30/2013 10:23:40 pm

Don, I use this website when ever I need to convert anything. I keep it as a favorite on my internet because I use it often.
http://www.worldwidemetric.com/measurements.html

Don McClellan

5/5/2013 10:23:45 pm

Thanks Wendy, but that really didn't address my question. If you re -read my post I'm trying to determine how much 1 1/2 scoops of Nupro converts to. "Scoops" can come in different sizes, so one scoop may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

El McLaughlin

2/23/2015 11:59:24 pm

Wendy,
Thank you so much for this information. I am very metric challenged and thank you for giving this site information.
Good health to you and your dog(s)!
El

Mary

5/17/2013 02:12:05 pm

1 scoop equals 1 oz, so 1.5 oz = 42.524 grams. Hope that helps!

Jane

6/22/2014 05:25:55 am

the "scoop" is included in the container of Nupro Gold, so there really is no need to convert it. Simply use the scoop that comes with the supplement.

GizmoGeodog link

5/1/2013 10:56:20 am

I was interested to see you using Nupro Gold...I received a jar to test and it's been two months and I notice changes in Gizmo's skin, fur and his reaction to allergens...I love Nupro and would be interested in reading more of your thoughts on it

Julika Ludwis

6/8/2013 11:22:15 am

Hi, I own 3 german Sheperds. I cook for them every single day and they are happy and very healthy dogs. 13 years, 5 years and 15 month. All of them do not eat any commercial food. I am very pleased to do the best I can for my babies.

Don B link

6/22/2013 12:02:53 am

What would be the cost per day of feeding this way....compared to commercial food? I currently feed Purina One at a cost of around a $1.00 a pound.

sheila honess

6/24/2013 08:11:28 am

Where do you get nupro gold???Just start on this..any info i would appreciate....I have walker coonhound 11 months....

Kathy Hardiman

8/19/2013 04:03:16 am

Sheila ~ I bought mine on Amazon.

Patti Romnes

2/22/2015 01:58:21 pm

I started using Nupro when I adopted a rescued GSD who had a terrible coat--she's has long hair (plush coated) and after abot two months on Nupro, her coat is thick, silky and shiny--so soft! I also cook for her....

Veronique Levesque

10/8/2018 05:28:21 am

Hello! I want to homecook for my dog. I just bought nupro supplement, and I’m searching for a good homemade recipe.. would you mind sharing yours? :)

Tony T.

8/10/2013 12:57:02 am

When you say not to overcook the liver,how much time,and do you keep the water used,same thing for the sweet potatoes and carrots? Thanks in advance.

Tena T.

9/17/2013 09:32:47 am

I know nothing about cooking beef liver. How would I know when it is OVERBOILED?

Rachel

9/23/2013 11:14:21 am

I made this for my dogs and it was a big hit! Imthinking of making them human food every day. I wonder can my cats eat this too? they kept trying to steal t from the little chihuahua

Mary Lawrence

9/30/2013 08:14:34 am

I always cook for my GSD because she's so allergic to processed foods. You can make pork, beef or chicken with a variety of non- gassy vegetable and rice, and your dog will love it. For extra taste, simmer the vegetables with a boullion cubes while cooking them. Don't forget to get them a mineral supplement if you choose home cooking over expensive store food.

Jane

11/17/2013 05:46:56 am

Boulion cubes are LOADED with salt - not a good thing for dogs.

Gary Campbell

9/30/2013 08:26:20 am

I don't recommend cooking the meat and veggies. Raw is best as it retains all the nutrients. Dogs (wolves) never had cooked food in the wild and their gut can handle raw meat and veggies. The exception is sweet potatoes, where more nutrition is derived when baked.

K9 Instinct link

9/30/2013 08:33:28 am

A homemade diet is superior to a kibble diet, especially when someone isn't willing to feed raw. I do advocate a raw food diet above all other diets.

http://www.k9instinct.com/1/post/2013/03/the-incredible-raw-food-diet-for-dogs.html

Jeanette MacPhail

9/30/2013 10:01:12 am

I always make dog food too! I buy frozen smelts---cook up Quinoa--brown rice--sweet potato--beets--carrots--raw apple--potato skins--fresh garlic along with whatever extra's I may have!! They LOVE it!! I mix an all Natural kibble with it to be sure they are well balanced. All my German Shepherds have lived between 13 and 16 years!!

Cindy Hoadley

11/2/2013 12:48:34 pm

Jeanette, I've heard that fresh garlic isn't recommended as part of a dogs diet. By your comments I gather your dogs haven't had a problem with it, has anyone else heard this about garlic?

Jill Lynch

11/6/2013 12:57:08 pm

I've heard garlic is bad for the four-legged babies too.
My GSD's only get raw meat & veggies, with an all natural cereal/kibble mixed in to makes sure they get all their minerals and etc.

Jane

11/17/2013 05:50:32 am

Too much garlic is harmful to dogs, but a little bit is usually ok. My vet told me to leave it out of any diet for dogs, just to be on the safe side. I do, however, include about 2 cloves in a large pot of veggies and meat.

12/18/2013 11:56:14 am

Jill... I have heard that garlic gets rid of worms. I read an article ( I posted the points) but of course too much of anything is a bad thing.

Tick/Flea Repellent: It won’t kill the fleas and ticks, but those little buggers don’t like the taste of it. One sniff and they’ll be making their way off your dog.
Immune System Boost: Garlic has proven to do wonders with dogs with suppressed immune systems and as well has those fighting cancer. It gives a boost to bloodstream cells that kill bad microbes and cancer cells.
Liver Boost: Garlic is known to have detoxifying effects, which can help the liver get rid of toxins from the body.
Fights Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections: Bacteria, virus and fungi are no match for garlic! With its potent antimicrobial and antibiotic properties, it fights parasites and protozoan organisms as well.
Lowers Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride: Mix the proper dose of uncooked garlic with your dog’s food and it can help lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Cardiovascular Boost: Wonderful in older and overweight dogs, garlic can prevent blood clots, and reduce cholesterol levels and fat build up in the arteries.

Rich

1/5/2014 03:36:20 am

I heard Garlic is not good for dogs.... What is Nupro Gold ??

Dan Hetland

2/25/2017 01:46:18 pm

Several years ago, I used to feed my 109 lbs male Dobie and a female yellow lab raw garlic mixed with their canned food, 3 to 4 times per week as a remedy for fleas. It worked quite well BTW, and there were never any adverse effects from the garlic. I don't understand where all of these warnings are coming from because my dogs were fine and this was with perhaps two heaping Tbs mixed with their food 3-4 times a week.

Jeannie

2/28/2015 06:57:39 am

I used to give my dog potato skins (+the potato!), but read somewhere that dogs should NOT be given potato skins... anyone else heard of this restriction? I also added garlic to their cooked food years ago, but... again, read it was a no-no ...so stopped.

12/1/2013 02:31:03 am

For the recipe above, how many grams total does that make? And for an 80lb dog (funny that's not in kg!) at 991g a day, for a twice a day feeding we're saying 991g / 2, correct? So approximately 1.1lbs per serving for the 80lb dog.

Rich

1/5/2014 03:37:21 am

What is Nupro gold ??

Jane

6/22/2014 05:23:39 am

Nupro gold is a supplement in powder form. It is made with all natural ingredients and is good to add to any homemade diet you're providing your dog. It can be purchased on Amazon in various size containers.

jules

2/9/2014 12:06:05 am

I used garlic over the yrs in chicken soup for dogs i have rescued that are sick and those with parvo survived with this garlic chicken soup i make so yes garlic does wonders n is good

hjg

3/3/2014 05:10:07 am

Just because your dogs survived parvo while eating chicken garlic soup is not proof that garlic had anything to do with it. Way too many variables in that situation. I wouldn't feed garlic to your dog's at all! The toxin damages red blood cells!http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/foods-are-hazardous-dogs

Kim Harman

12/10/2014 12:53:41 am

what about the toxins in the liver? I read that u should only use calf liver because it would have less toxins. What are your thoughts on this please. Thank you!

Lisa t

1/4/2015 06:41:40 am

Cups, cups, cups... I have 3 GSD's. Love them to the moon and back! How does this convert to cups???

Adrienne

1/21/2015 11:09:29 pm

Did anyone have any issues with Nupro Gold causing diarrhea? I'm considering giving it to my GSD mix, he has a very sensitive stomach.

denise

2/18/2015 09:11:42 pm

I have a small 5lb Maltese Poodle mix named Brie. Her appetite is truly amazing for her petite size as she always seems to be hungry even after I've just fed her. I've been looking for organic food for her but it's super expensive so I love the idea of making her own dog food. Considering her ravenous appetite, would I give her half of what is fed to a 10 lb dog being approximately 50 gr of this recipe?
Love your site, by the way... very informative.

Denise

2/18/2015 09:23:01 pm

Sorry... I meant to say... Considering her ravenous appetite, would I give her half of what is recommend to feed a 10 lb dog, being approximately 100 grams of this recipe?
By the way, I currently feed her 1 Caesars small container of wet dog food.

Adrienne Robinson

2/22/2015 08:50:31 pm

Isabel McQuaig

2/28/2015 12:33:03 pm

I am new to homemade dog food. My question is if you are mixing Nupro Gold in their meal do you still use other supplements? Currently i am mixing coconut oil one day and omega 3 oil the next.

jeannette

7/5/2017 04:18:04 pm

both of the books come up unavailable when i click on them, am i able to purchase them still?

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