Description
A recipe for making homemade, nutritious kibble for dogs using beef and pumpkin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted coconut oil. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and rolled oats.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Add water if the dough is too dry to come together.
- Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a small cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into small, kibble-sized pieces.
- Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the kibbles are firm and dry.
- Turn off the oven and leave the kibbles inside with the oven door slightly ajar for another 30 minutes to dry out completely.
- Cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Store the finished kibbles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef if desired.
- Ensure the pumpkin puree has no added sugars or spices.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: homemade dog food, beef and pumpkin kibble, healthy dog treats, homemade pet food, daily strength kibbles