Beef & Pumpkin Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Add the beef broth, brown rice, and carrots to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in the pumpkin, green beans, and spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the olive oil.
- Allow to cool completely to room temperature before serving.
- Portion into daily servings and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 1 cup serving: 1/4 teaspoon calcium carbonate powder (for bone health), 1/8 teaspoon iodized salt (for iodine), 100 IU Vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols, from a punctured capsule), and a complete canine vitamin-mineral supplement formulated for senior dogs according to the manufacturer's weight-based dosage instructions. Consult your veterinarian for exact dosing.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 24g (32% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (18% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 36g (42% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (6% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| 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. Always thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator overnight, never at room temperature. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling. Discard any food left out for more than 2 hours.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute pumpkin with pumpkin pie filling, which contains toxic spices and excess sugar. Avoid substituting beef with fattier meats as this can trigger pancreatitis in seniors. Do not replace brown rice with white rice without adjusting liquid ratios, and never use onion, garlic, grapes, or xylitol-containing ingredients as these are toxic to dogs.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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