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Easy DIY Farmer's Dog Food Copycat Recipe

An easy fresh style homemade dog food recipe made with ground turkey, brown rice, carrots, green beans, pumpkin, and egg. This simple copycat inspired meal is easy to prepare and can be served as an occasional homemade meal or topper.
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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
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey fully cooked and unseasoned
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup carrots cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup green beans cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree plain and unsweetened
  • 2 large eggs fully cooked

Equipment

  • 1 | Large skillet For cooking the ground turkey thoroughly.1 | Cutting board For preparing the vegetables.1 | Chef's knife For chopping the vegetables into small pieces.1 | Large mixing bowl For combining the cooked ingredients.1 | Mixing spoon For evenly mixing the finished meal.

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground turkey thoroughly in a large skillet over medium heat. Do not add salt, onion, garlic, oil, or seasonings.
  2. Cook the eggs separately until completely set. Allow them to cool and chop them into small pieces.
  3. Prepare the brown rice until tender.
  4. Steam or boil the carrots and green beans until soft.
  5. Add the cooked turkey, rice, carrots, green beans, pumpkin, and eggs to a large mixing bowl.
  6. Gently stir until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  7. Allow the mixture to cool completely before serving.
  8. Divide into individual portions appropriate for your dog's size and dietary needs.
Recipe Notes
  1. This is a DIY copycat inspired recipe, not an official Farmer's Dog recipe.
  2. Although the ingredients are wholesome, this recipe should not be considered a complete and balanced long term diet without appropriate nutritional formulation. Dogs require specific amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and other nutrients.
  3. If you plan to feed homemade food regularly, work with a veterinarian or veterinary nutritionist to ensure your dog's diet meets their individual nutritional requirements.
  4. Always use plain ingredients and avoid onion, garlic, excessive salt, seasoning blends, and cooked bones.