Home-Cooked Recipe for Charlie

This ≈9 lb batch provides ~50% protein, suitable for a 30 lb, high-activity Pembroke Welsh Corgi with degenerative myelopathy and obesity.

Ingredients

• Protein (≈4.5 lbs; ~50%):
  • 4.5 lbs lean Beef, diced
• Fats:
  • 2 oz coconut oil
• Vegetables & Grains (≈4.5 lbs):
  • Carrots: 1 lb
  • 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 recommended amount)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (helps with degenerative myelopathy and obesity)

Daily Amount

• Feed approximately .6-.9 pounds per day

Approach A – User Equipment (Air Fryer)

1. Prep Ingredients. Wash all vegetables and herbs. Dice carrots, peel sweet potatoes, and trim green peas.
2. Cook the Protein. Heat the air fryer. Add coconut oil and let it melt. Add diced beef in batches. Cook until fully browned. Remove from heat.
3. Cook Grains. In the air fryer, cook quinoa and rice until tender.
4. Cook Vegetables. Use the air fryer to cook sweet potatoes, carrots, and green peas until tender.
5. Combine & Mix. In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, quinoa, rice, and vegetables. Add 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp cinnamon. 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

1. Cook the Beef. In the electric pressure cooker, melt coconut oil. Cook diced beef until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
2. Cook the rice and quinoa using a rice cooker.
3. Cook sweet potatoes, carrots, and green peas in the electric pressure cooker.
4. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl. Add rice, quinoa, beef, and vegetables. Mix until consistent.
5. 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.