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Homemade Brown Gravy for Dogs

This homemade brown gravy for dogs is a simple way to add extra moisture and flavor to your dog's regular meal. It uses plain chicken broth, lean ground meat, and a small amount of oat flour to create a smooth, savory gravy without the onion, garlic, salt, or heavy seasonings found in many human gravies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dog food
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 | pound | lean ground turkey | I use lean turkey for a simple protein rich base1 | cup | unsalted chicken broth | Choose broth with no onion garlic, or added seasoning1 | tablespoon | oat flour | I use this to naturally thicken the gravy1 | tablespoon | plain pumpkin puree | Adds body and a little extra moisture1 | teaspoon | olive oil | Optional if the turkey is very lean and the pan needs a little extra moisture

Equipment

  • 1 | Skillet | For cooking the ground meat1 | Small saucepan | For preparing and thickening the gravy1 | Wooden spoon | For breaking up the meat and stirring the gravy1 | Whisk | Helps create a smooth gravy without lumps

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook thoroughly, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Once the turkey is fully cooked, remove it from the heat. Drain any excess fat if needed.
  3. Add the unsalted chicken broth to a small saucepan and warm it over medium heat.
  4. Place the oat flour in a small bowl and add a few tablespoons of the warm broth. Whisk until smooth. This helps prevent lumps from forming in the gravy.
  5. Pour the oat flour mixture back into the saucepan and whisk continuously.
  6. Add the pumpkin puree and cooked ground turkey. Continue stirring as the mixture gently simmers.
  7. Cook for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly, until the gravy thickens to a smooth consistency.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the gravy to cool to a safe serving temperature.
  9. Spoon a small amount over your dog's regular food and serve.
Recipe Notes
  1. Broth Tip: Always check the ingredient label carefully. Many regular broths contain onion, garlic, excessive salt, or seasonings that should not be included in a dog gravy.
  2. Consistency: For a thinner gravy, add a little more unsalted broth. For a thicker gravy, simmer it for another few minutes.
  3. Serving: Use the gravy as a small meal topper rather than replacing your dog's complete and balanced food.
  4. Storage: Store cooled gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze small portions for convenient future use.
  5. Common Mistake to Avoid: Do not add salt, onion, garlic, pepper, butter, seasoning cubes, or human gravy mixes. Dogs do not need these ingredients for a flavorful meal topper.
  6. Serving Tip: I like to let the gravy cool completely before adding it to food, especially when preparing several portions ahead of time.