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DIY Farmer Style Dog Food Recipe

A simple homemade dog food recipe inspired by fresh farmer style meals, combining ground turkey, brown rice, carrots, green beans, and pumpkin into a hearty homemade dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dog food
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground turkey lean and unseasoned
  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice uncooked
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree plain and unsweetened
  • 3 cups low sodium broth onion and garlic free
  • 1 large egg cooked separately and mixed in

Equipment

  • 1 | Large pot For cooking the turkey, rice, and vegetables.1 | Cutting board For preparing the vegetables.1 | Chef's knife For chopping the vegetables into small pieces.1 | Mixing spoon For stirring the ingredients as they cook.

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground turkey in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add the brown rice, carrots, green beans, and broth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender and the turkey is completely cooked.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree and mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Cook the egg separately without oil, salt, or seasoning. Allow it to cool slightly, then chop it into small pieces.
  6. Stir the cooked egg into the finished dog food.
  7. Allow the meal to cool completely before serving or portioning for storage.
Recipe Notes
  1. This is a farmer style inspired homemade dog food recipe, not an official recipe from any commercial fresh dog food company.
  2. Use broth that contains no onion or garlic, and avoid salt, seasoning blends, and cooked bones.
  3. Although this recipe uses wholesome ingredients, it should not automatically be considered a complete and balanced long term diet. If homemade food will make up a significant portion of your dog's diet, have the recipe properly formulated for your dog's individual nutritional requirements.