Beef & Pumpkin Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or leaner)
- 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 4 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the brown rice, sweet potato, green beans, and pumpkin puree.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and sweet potato is soft.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
- Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
- Portion into individual servings and store appropriately.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per day for a 25lb dog: Calcium carbonate 1,000mg (approximately 1 level teaspoon of human-grade powder), Fish oil providing 1,000mg EPA+DHA combined (typically 1 teaspoon of standard fish oil), Vitamin E 100 IU, Zinc methionine 25mg. Mix supplements into the meal just before serving to preserve potency.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 26g (32% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (18% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 36g (42% DM) |
| Fiber | 6g (8% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Always serve at room temperature or slightly warm—never hot. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling raw beef. Discard any food left out for more than 2 hours.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute pumpkin pie filling (contains toxic spices and excess sugar). Do NOT use onion, garlic, or leeks as they are toxic to dogs. Do NOT replace beef with fatty cuts as this can cause pancreatitis in seniors. Do NOT omit the calcium supplement as meat-heavy diets without calcium create dangerous mineral imbalances. Do NOT use artificial sweeteners, especially xylitol, in any variation.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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