Description
This homemade dog food recipe is specially formulated for German Shepherds and large breed dogs, using real, whole ingredients. It’s freezer-friendly, easy to portion, and gentle on sensitive stomachs. Packed with protein, vegetables, healthy fats, and natural supplements for optimal pet nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 lbs ground beef (drain fat)
- 5 lbs ground turkey (not drained)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 12 oz bag frozen spinach
- 12 oz bag frozen broccoli/cauliflower
- 12 oz bag frozen cut green beans
- 10 oz fresh shredded carrots
- 2 medium yellow squash, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 cups beef bone broth (homemade)
- 2 tbsp ground eggshells
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 shakes black pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa well. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until water is absorbed. Set aside uncovered.
- In a large stock pot, lightly cook ground beef and drain the fat.
- Add ground turkey to the pot and cook thoroughly without draining.
- Return drained ground beef to the pot with the cooked turkey and stir to combine.
- Add bone broth to the meat mixture.
- Add cooked quinoa to the pot and stir.
- Add all vegetables: spinach, broccoli/cauliflower, green beans, carrots, squash, and zucchini.
- Mix in ground eggshells, turmeric, black pepper, and melted coconut oil.
- Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the pot and let simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and let sit covered for 30–60 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir occasionally while cooling.
- Portion 3 cups per quart-size zip-lock bag, flatten, and seal.
- Store 2 days’ worth in the fridge and freeze the rest.
Notes
- Each quart-size bag holds 3 cups of food.
- Sadie (90 lb German Shepherd) eats 2 cups per meal.
- Remaining 1 cup from each bag is shared with two smaller dogs.
- Suggested toppers: pure pumpkin, Greek yogurt, flaxseed, camelina oil, sardines, freeze-dried liver, fresh fruit.
- Thaw frozen food in the fridge overnight before feeding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dog Food
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: homemade dog food recipe, dog recipes, pet nutrition, homemade dog meals, freezer dog food, German Shepherd dog food
