Description
A balanced, budget-friendly raw dog food recipe using affordable ingredients to provide essential nutrients for your pet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean/fat ratio)
- 1 lb chicken livers (inexpensive organ meat source)
- 2 cups grated carrots (low-cost vegetable option)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (frozen works for cost savings)
- 4 raw eggs (with shells for calcium)
- 1 cup rolled oats (affordable fiber source)
- 2 tbsp flaxseed (budget-friendly omega-3 source)
Instructions
- Combine ground beef and chopped chicken livers in large mixing bowl
- Mix in grated carrots and chopped spinach until evenly distributed
- Crush egg shells and whisk with eggs before adding to meat mixture
- Stir in rolled oats and flaxseed to bind ingredients
- Portion into reusable containers and freeze for daily use
Notes
- Buy meat in bulk when on sale for better pricing
- Use frozen vegetables to reduce costs and prevent spoilage
- Adjust quantities based on your dog’s weight and activity level
- Substitute proteins with turkey or pork for variety
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dog Food
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Pet Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approx 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg