Beef mince recipe 

Directions

1. Cook the meat

Cook the ground beef thoroughly in a large pan, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.

Cook the beef heart and lamb kidney thoroughly. Allow them to cool slightly before chopping into small pieces or mincing.

2. Prepare the liver

Cook the beef liver thoroughly and allow it to cool before chopping finely.

Liver is extremely nutrient-dense, so use only the amount specified in the recipe. (or just replace it with a small dried liver treat!)

3. Prepare the vegetables

Boil the frozen mixed vegetables until cooked and drain thoroughly.

Allow them to cool before combining with the meat.

4. Combine

Place the cooked beef, heart, kidney, liver and vegetables into a large bowl.

Add the parsley, chia seeds and wheat germ. Mix thoroughly.

5. Add oils and supplements

Once the mixture has cooled to room temperature, add the omega-3 fish oil, cod liver oil and sunflower oil.

Add the measured kelp tablet and calcium carbonate.

Mix extremely well to ensure the supplements and oils are distributed evenly throughout the food.

6. Portion

Divide the finished recipe into individual meal portions according to your dog’s feeding plan.

Refrigerate portions that will be used shortly and freeze the remainder.

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WHY EACH INGREDIENT IS INCLUDED

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Ground Beef

Provides high-quality animal protein and energy, along with nutrients including iron, zinc and B vitamins. It forms the primary muscle-meat component of the recipe.

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Beef Heart

A nutrient-rich muscle meat providing protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins. Despite being an organ, heart is nutritionally classified as muscle meat.

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Lamb Kidney

Provides protein and a range of micronutrients, including B vitamins and selenium. It adds variety to the recipe’s animal-based ingredients.

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Beef Liver

One of the most nutrient-dense ingredients in the recipe. It provides vitamin A, copper, iron and several B vitamins.

Because liver is so concentrated in certain nutrients, the amount is carefully controlled.

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Mixed Vegetables

Provide fibre, carbohydrates and a variety of vitamins, minerals and plant compounds. Cooking can also improve digestibility and palatability for some dogs.

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Parsley

Included in a small amount for flavour, fibre and plant-derived micronutrients and antioxidants.

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Omega-3 Fish Oil

Provides EPA and DHA, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids that support normal inflammatory regulation and contribute to healthy skin and coat.

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Chia Seeds

Provide fibre, plant protein, minerals and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid.

Wheat Germ

A nutrient-rich component of the wheat grain that provides protein, fibre, vitamin E, B vitamins and minerals.

Cod Liver Oil

Provides EPA and DHA as well as vitamins A and D.

Because cod liver oil contains fat-soluble vitamins, it should be used only at the amount specified in the formulation.

Sunflower Oil

Provides energy and linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid that plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin and coat.

Kelp

Used as a controlled source of iodine, which is required for normal thyroid hormone production.

The iodine concentration can vary considerably between kelp products, so the amount should be based on the specific product used.

Calcium Carbonate

Provides concentrated calcium to help meet the recipe’s calcium requirement. Calcium is particularly important in boneless homemade diets, which naturally contain much less calcium than diets containing edible bone.