Senior Joint Support Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, diced
• 1 lb sardines in water, drained (canned, no salt added)
• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
• 4 cups beef bone broth (low sodium, homemade preferred)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp ground eggshell (or 1 tsp calcium carbonate)
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Brown the beef cubes for 3-4 minutes on all sides.
2. Add chicken thighs and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the beef bone broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Add butternut squash and green beans. Continue simmering for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the sardines, spinach, turmeric, and ginger. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
7. Stir in the ground flaxseed, nutritional yeast, and calcium source (ground eggshell or calcium carbonate).
8. Mash or blend slightly for easier consumption if your senior dog has dental issues.
9. Portion into meal-sized containers and refrigerate or freeze as needed.