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Homemade Farmer's Dog Food Recipe

A fresh style homemade dog food recipe made with lean ground turkey, brown rice, carrots, green beans, pumpkin, and egg. It is simple to prepare and works well 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 thoroughly cooking the ground turkey.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 mixing everything evenly.

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 fully set. Allow them to cool and chop them into small pieces.
  3. Cook 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 the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  7. Allow the food to cool completely before serving.
  8. Divide the food into individual portions based on your dog's size and nutritional needs.
Recipe Notes
  1. This is a homemade fresh dog food recipe inspired by the style of fresh prepared dog food. It is not an official Farmer's Dog recipe.
  2. While these ingredients can provide protein, carbohydrates, vegetables, and other nutrients, this simple recipe should not be assumed to be complete and balanced for long term feeding.
  3. If homemade food will make up a significant portion of your dog's diet, have the recipe formulated or reviewed by a veterinarian or veterinary nutritionist.
  4. Use only plain ingredients. Avoid onion, garlic, excessive salt, seasoning blends, and cooked bones.