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homemade turkey dog food recipe in a dutch oven on a white countertop.

Turkey Dog Food Recipe

Mimi Council
Discover this easy homemade turkey dog food recipe that your pup will adore. It cooks easily it in your Dutch oven for a one pot meal that is quick and easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dog Food
Cuisine American
Makes 10 servings
Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • 4-Quart Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Peel the sweet potato, it’s important to peel completely because the skin can cause GI upset for dogs. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Slice the carrots and chop the bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.
  • Trim off the ends and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.
  • Add the coconut oil to a Dutch oven and put over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and stir to cook the turkey though, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, and peppers on top. Add in 2 cups of water, don’t stir.
  • Add the lid and cook for 2 hours, stirring halfway through. Ensure the potatoes are soft when poked with a fork before serving.
  • If you have a small dog, you should chop up veggies a bit more before serving. (This is what I do for John John).
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Notes

Tips
  • Make sure peel the sweet potatoes completely. While skins can be beneficial for humans, they can cause GI upset for your dog.
  • If you don’t have sweet potatoes you can use Russet potatoes, they just don’t have as many health benefits for your dog.
  • You can also skip the potatoes and serve this over Jasmine rice. I don't recommend brown rice or wild rice for dogs as much as these have more fiber, which can be harder on digestion.
  • If you don’t have a Dutch oven, you can use your slow cooker or a large pot.
  • Feel free to use another type of ground meat — chicken, beef, or lamb are also great options.
  • If your dog is small, you should chop the veggies more before serving.
  • I always add beef liver on top of all of John John’s meals to make them complete. Learn How to Cook Beef Liver for Dogs with our easy tutorial!
  • Serving Size – This makes about 10 meals for John John, about a week's worth of food. If you have a larger dog you can double or triple this recipe. If you have a smaller dog, you can half it as you shouldn't keep food for more than 5 days in the fridge. Use my chart How Much Homemade Food Should I Feed My Dog? for reference on how much to feed.
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7689IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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