Description
A simple recipe for making soft, nutritious kibble suitable for senior dogs, featuring beef and sweet peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sweet peas, frozen or fresh
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sweet peas, cooked brown rice, water, coconut oil, and flaxseed. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture thinly and evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Aim for a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and the mixture is firm.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cool, use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to cut the mixture into small, bite-sized kibble shapes.
- Store the kibble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- If your dog has specific dietary restrictions, substitute brown rice with quinoa or oats.
- For easier cutting, you can press the mixture into a shallow baking dish instead of using a flat sheet.
- If the kibble seems too dry after cooling, you can add a small amount of low-sodium bone broth when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: dog food, homemade kibble, senior dog food, beef, sweet pea, soft kibble