Beefy Pilaf for Dogs
Dr. Amy Cousino is a veterinarian and book author.
From How to Cook for Your Pet (Strategic Book Group), by Dr. Amy Cousino
Ingredients
- 454 grams (1 pound) ground beef chuck
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 185 grams (1 cup) long-grain rice (to make 555 grams/3 cups when cooked)
- 220 grams (½ cup) cooked peas
- ½ teaspoon low-sodium salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- Beef broth, homemade (not canned or bouillon)
Preparation
1. Sauté beef in oil until brown and fully cooked. Cook rice in a separate pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, rice, peas, salt, and oregano. Mix in broth as needed to moisten. Allow to cool for a few minutes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts and Feeding Guide
Nutrition Facts
Calories 1,908
Total fat 88.2 grams 36%
Total carbohydrates 146 grams 30%
Fiber 5 grams
Protein 122 grams 25%
Feeding guide
13.6 kg (30 pounds) Adult spayed dog @ 1,142 calories per day
Above recipe yields enough for 1-1/2 days of meals.
Double the recipe to make 3 days of meals.
Supplies Vitamin A &C, B Vitamins, Calcium, Iron
To reduce fat calories, drain beef before mixing.
Amy Cousino
Dr. Amy Cousino is a veterinarian and has formal culinary training. She is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Owner and medical director of The Cat’s Meow Cat Clinic, in Sebastian, Florida, she is the author of the book How to Cook for Your Pet.
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