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DIY Farmer’s Dog Food Instant Pot Recipe

A homemade Instant Pot dog food recipe inspired by fresh dog food meals, combining ground turkey, brown rice, carrots, green beans, and pumpkin for an easy batch cooked meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dog food
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground turkey lean and unseasoned
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree plain and unsweetened
  • 3 cups water

Equipment

  • 1 | Instant Pot For pressure 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 finished meal.

Method
 

  1. Add the ground turkey to the Instant Pot and break it into smaller pieces.
  2. Add the brown rice, carrots, green beans, pumpkin puree, and water.
  3. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  4. Secure the lid and cook using the pressure cooking setting specified in your recipe.
  5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the lid and stir the mixture thoroughly.
  7. Allow the food to cool completely before portioning and serving.
Recipe Notes
  1. This is a copycat or inspired recipe, not an official Farmer's Dog recipe.
  2. Use plain, unseasoned ingredients and avoid onion, garlic, excessive salt, seasoning blends, and cooked bones.
  3. This recipe should not automatically be considered a complete and balanced long term diet. If homemade food is going to make up a significant portion of your dog's regular diet, have the recipe properly formulated for your dog's individual nutritional needs.