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

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"This is a healthy addition to, or replacement for, your dog's daily meals that he will happily devour."

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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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 432 | Total Fat: 22.3g | Cholesterol: 72mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by Joe G. 
This was my first attempt at making dog food at home. It is a raving success. "Buster," our 7... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Ilona 
A very good base..and ratio of veggies, carbs and meat... Rachel Ray had a similar one...she... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Chantelle 
This recipe is awesome! It's a bit of a bummer that it takes so long to make, but if that's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by wvhobos 
My dogs started this in January, there is less waste and my beagle's ears are no longer full... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2009 by jbj675 
This is a great base recipe. The blue berries are a fantastic idea, I would also add some flax... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by Amy Williams 
I'm making my 3rd batch today (making a double batch finally, this recipe only lasts for 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Nicole 
Both my dog and cat love it MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by Lauren 
My chihuahua loves this food! Thanks for a great idea. MORE

 
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