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An Australian cattle dog sitting on a sunny patio beside a bowl of homemade turkey and sweet potato dog food

Turkey and Sweet Potato Dog Food

Homemade dog food with lean ground turkey, cooked sweet potato and green beans, about 215 calories per cup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Course: Dog Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey 450 g, 93% lean or leaner
  • 2 cups cooked sweet potato peeled and cubed or mashed (about 1 large)
  • 1 cup chopped green beans fresh or frozen
  • water for cooking no oil, salt or seasoning

Method
 

  1. Peel and cube the sweet potato. Boil or steam 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
  2. Brown the turkey with a splash of water, breaking it up, until no pink remains and it reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain any fat.
  3. Steam the green beans 5 minutes and chop them small.
  4. Mix the turkey, sweet potato and green beans. Cool before serving.

Notes

Calories are estimates from USDA FoodData Central values. This recipe is not complete and balanced on its own: use it short term or as a topper, or have a board-certified veterinary nutritionist add the right vitamins and minerals for daily feeding. Always cook sweet potato and serve it plain. Refrigerate 3 to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Ingredient guides: ground turkey for dogs.