Beef & Pumpkin Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the beef broth, pumpkin, carrots, green beans, and turmeric to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the cooked white rice and olive oil. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely to room temperature before serving.
- Portion into individual servings and refrigerate or freeze as needed.
💊 Required Supplements
Add the following per 2 cups of prepared food: 1,000mg calcium carbonate (or 2,000mg eggshell powder), 500mg fish oil (providing ~300mg EPA/DHA), 1/4 tsp iodized salt, and a complete canine vitamin-mineral supplement such as Balance IT Canine (1.5 tsp per lb of meat used) OR 1 tablet of VetriScience Nu Cat Senior Multivitamin crushed and mixed in. Always consult your veterinarian before adding supplements.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb senior dog)| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22g (32% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (18% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 35g (42% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (6% DM) |
| Moisture | 74% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator. Never leave food at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling. Always introduce new food gradually over 7-10 days by mixing with current food in increasing ratios.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute pumpkin with pumpkin pie filling (contains toxic xylitol and excess sugar). Do NOT use onion, garlic, or chives as they are toxic to dogs. Do NOT replace beef broth with regular broth containing onion or garlic powder. Do NOT omit the calcium supplement—meat-based recipes are dangerously low in calcium without supplementation. Do NOT add grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, or chocolate. Any ingredient changes require recalculation of nutritional balance.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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