Beef & Pumpkin Stew for Senior Dogs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin (plain, not pie filling)
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces.
2. Drain excess fat from the beef and return to the pot.
3. Add the beef broth, brown rice, carrots, and green beans to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Stir in the pumpkin and dried parsley, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
7. Portion into airtight containers and refrigerate or freeze.