Simple, 3-Ingredient Dog Food Recipe

Fast, fresh, and healthy dog food you can whip up at home.

By: Dr. Amy Cousino

Last Updated:June 27, 2024

Feeding your dog fresh, balanced, homecooked meals needn't be hard, says veterinarian Dr. Amy Cousino. Her new book, 300 Dog Food Recipes: Three-Ingredient Meals, reflects that idea. "The meals are balanced for protein and carbohydrates—protein for tissue growth and repair, carbs for energy," she says. "Depending on the recipe, each has naturally occurring vitamins and minerals." Made with easy ingredients like chicken, shrimp, rice, and veggies, they can be fed ongoing, and she expects owners to rotate recipes plus recommended snacks. "As always, consult your family vet about supplements," she notes.

If you're new to cooking for your dog, start with this easy recipe from 300 Dog Food Recipes, which lets you 'choose your own adventure' with the veggies. Your dog is about to be very happy.

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Ground Beef Dinner

2 cups ground beef, cooked

2 ½ cups potatoes, cooked and mashed

1 cup peas, cooked, and 1/3 cup carrots, cooked and diced

1/3 cup carrots, cooked and diced

¾ cup lima beans, cooked, and 1 cup peas, cooked

40-pound dog, 2 meals (1 day of meals)

20-pound dog, 4 meals (2 days of meals)

10-pound dog, 8 meals (4 days of meals)

5-pound dog, 16 meals (8 days of meals, freeze half for later)

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