Description
A recipe for making balanced, dry dog food using ground beef and rolled oats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean recommended)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cooked carrots, mashed
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground beef, water, mashed carrots, flaxseed meal, eggs, salt, and parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Spread the mixture thinly and evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the sheet from the oven and carefully score the mixture into small, uniform kibble-sized pieces using a pizza cutter or sharp knife while it is still warm. Do not separate the pieces yet.
- Return the sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the mixture is completely dry and hard. Check frequently to prevent burning.
- Turn off the oven and leave the kibble inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool and dry further.
- Once completely cool, break the mixture along the scored lines into individual kibble pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on your oven and the thickness of the mixture to achieve a hard, dry consistency suitable for kibble.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- Store the finished kibble in a cool, dry place. For longer storage, consider freezing portions.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: homemade dog food, beef kibble, oatmeal dog food, balanced dog diet, DIY dog food