Home-Cooked Recipe for Charlie

This ≈9 lb batch provides ~50% protein, designed for a 50.70 lb, low-activity Beauceron with skin allergies, kidney disease, and obesity.

Ingredients

  • Protein (≈4.5 lbs; ~50%):
    • 4.5 lbs lean Beef, diced
  • Fats:
    • 2 oz coconut oil
  • Vegetables & Grains (≈4.5 lbs):
    • Green Peas: 1 lb
    • Sweet Potatoes: 1 lb
    • Quinoa: 1 lb
    • Rice: 0.5 lb
  • Herbs:
    • 1 tsp turmeric (start with small amount and increase to this recommended amount)
    • 1 tsp dandelion root (supports kidney health)
    • 1 tsp nettle leaf (aids skin allergies)

Daily Amount

  • Feed approximately 1.5 pounds per day

Approach A – Stove & Oven (≈45 min)

  1. Prep Ingredients. Wash all vegetables and herbs. Dice sweet potatoes and beef.
  2. Cook the Protein. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil and let it melt. Add diced beef in batches. Cook for 7–10 min until fully browned. Remove from heat.
  3. Boil Grains. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Stir in 1 cup of quinoa and 0.5 cup of rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff and cool.
  4. Steam Vegetables. Use a steamer basket or pot to steam sweet potatoes and green peas until tender (≈15 min). Drain and cool.
  5. Combine & Mix. In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, quinoa, rice, and vegetables. Add herbs. Drizzle with remaining coconut oil and mix well.
  6. Portion & Store. Let cool. Store in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Approach B – Specialized Equipment (≈35 min)

  1. Cook the Beef. In a skillet, melt coconut oil. Cook diced beef in batches until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
  2. Steam the rice and quinoa using a rice cooker.
  3. Cook sweet potatoes in an electric pressure cooker. Wash and submerge whole. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Cool and peel.
  4. Steam vegetables in the pressure cooker. Layer green peas. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  5. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl. Add rice, quinoa, beef, peeled sweet potatoes, and vegetables. Mix until consistent.
  6. Transfer into food storage containers. Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Recommended Protein Guidelines

AAFCO recommends ≥18% crude protein for adult maintenance. This recipe provides ~50% protein. Protein content is high but dogs like meat.

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