Buddy's and Bubba's Homemade Dog Food Recipe
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Buddy's and Bubba's Homemade Dog Food

By: BKBISHOP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This is a healthy addition to, or replacement for, your dog's daily meals that he will happily devour."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 1/2 cup servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans - rinsed, drained and mashed
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Place the chicken leg quarters in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. Remove the legs and allow to cool. Strain and return the cooking liquid to the pot. Once the legs have cooled. remove and discard the skin and bones; chop the meat, and set aside.
  2. Stir the brown rice into the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid, and add the rice to the bowl with the chicken.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Pour off any excess grease, and place the beef into the bowl. Stir in the oats, spinach, broccoli, kidney beans, carrots, garlic, cottage cheese, and olive oil. Store the dog food in resealable containers in the freezer. Thaw the daily portions overnight in the refrigerator.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note:
  • Dogs love the flavor of garlic, but too much will make them anemic. Use it sparingly or not at all.
  • For variety, try adding one of the following:
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin in place of the carrots
  • cooked, cracked wheat in place of either the rice or oats
  • black beans or chickpeas, mashed, or lentils in place of the red kidney beans
  • steamed and finely chopped celery or cauliflower
  • steamed peas
  • shredded cheese
  • mild, cooked fish
  • scrambled eggs
  • fish oil in place of olive oil
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Ilona Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A very good base..and ratio of veggies, carbs and meat... Rachel Ray had a similar one...she...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by Joe G.   view full review
This was my first attempt at making dog food at home. It is a raving success. "Buster," our 7...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by wvhobos   view full review
My dogs started this in January, there is less waste and my beagle's ears are no longer full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Chantelle   view full review
This recipe is awesome! It's a bit of a bummer that it takes so long to make, but if that's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by showmealtoids   view full review
This really tasted great, but after a few days of eating the leftovers, I hurt my back trying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2009 by jbj675   view full review
This is a great base recipe. The blue berries are a fantastic idea, I would also add some flax...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by LOUDTISA   view full review
I have 2 dogs, an average sized male Doberman with typical skin allergies, and a donkey sized...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by Manhattan Mamasita   view full review
This recipe is a miracle. My little Yorkie won't eat a thing. He was under weight and he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by VITOMOJO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I decided to test this out on my two dogs before giving the recipe to my Mum (her dog is 14...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by foodgood   view full review
Careful note! Garlic and onions can cause anemia in dogs and cats. (Also, grapes and raisins...

 

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