Are you looking to improve your dog’s health naturally? Making homemade dog food can be a game-changer! Today, I’m sharing my go-to recipe that my dog Willow absolutely loves. This homemade dog food is not only nutritious but also tailored for pups with sensitivities. It’s lectin-free, grain-free, gluten-free, legume-free, corn-free, nightshade-free, and squash-free, making it a perfect choice for dogs dealing with digestive issues, joint pain, skin rashes, inflammation, and other health concerns. This dog food recipe is incredibly rewarding and your dog will be so excited at meal time – it’s really wonderful to see.

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Why Choose Homemade Dog Food?

Making your dog’s food at home allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring your furry friend gets the best nutrition possible to prevent vet visits and promote a long, healthy life. With this recipe, you can avoid harmful additives and fillers found in many commercial dog foods. Plus, it’s super easy to prepare—you can make this on the stovetop or just toss the ingredients into a crockpot for a lightening-fast meal prep, leaving you free to go about your day!

Key Benefits:

Lectin-Free: Reduces inflammation and digestive issues.
Grain-Free: Great for dogs with grain sensitivities or allergies.
Nutritious: Packed with wholesome ingredients for optimal health and promote longevity.
Cost-Effective: Homemade meals can be much more affordable than premium commercial dog foods.

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Homemade Lectin-Free Dog Food Recipe

This recipe yields around a week and a half of food for a <20 lbs dog at 1/2 cup dog food for am and pm. You can double, triple, etc. this recipe and store excess in the freezer for later use.

Keyword dog food, grain-free, lectin free, recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Author Cristy

Equipment

1 large pan
1 medium pot with vegetable steamer
*1 crockpot or Dutch oven this is if you want to do the fast version of this recipe.

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
2 whole sweet potatoes, *optional to peel you can use white, orange, or Japanese (purple) sweet potatoes
3 whole celery stalks chopped
3 whole carrots, *optional to peel chopped
3 cups Swiss chard *swap with assortment of leafy greens or other lectin-free vegtables.
2 large eggs with shells
1 pound grass-fed ground beef *swap with lamb, bison, or grass-fed meat of choice

Instructions

Heat large pan with olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef broken up with a metal spatula or spoon in the large heated pan.
Peel and quarter 2 large sweet potatoes.
Fill a medium pot with water up to the bottom of a metal vegetable steamer, heating over medium-high heat.
Place sweet potatoes on top of the vegetable steamer in the pot. Place a lid on top for 20 minutes or until cooked tender. Use a fork to check if the sweet potato is cooked through and the fork goes in with ease.
While sweet potatoes are cooking, chop all vegetables (carrots, celery, and greens).
Add vegetables to meat and stir continuously until meat is brown.
Mix two raw eggs in a bowl with a fork. Do not discard egg shells (if you have a small puppy, do not use egg shells in the recipe).
Add scrambled eggs into the pan with meat and vegetables and mix everything together. Crumble egg shells into small pieces into the mixture. Continue to stir until eggs, meat, and egg shells are fully cooked. Remove from heat.
Once sweet potatoes are fully cooked remove from heat and place potatoes in the pan with the meat, egg, and vegetable mixture. Using a potato masher or metal spatula chop or mash all ingredients into small pieces.
Let the mixture cool before serving or storing.
If you want to make this recipe extra fast, consider using a crockpot for all ingredient instead. When using a crockpot, chop all ingredients (meat, vegetables, eggs, eggshells) and place in crockpot along with olive oil. Add 1/2-1 cup water since it will cook longer in a crockpot. Use the lowest setting for a few hours (2 if possible, longer is fine). Make sure meat and eggs are fully cooked and mash or chop all ingredients.

Tips for Success:

Batch Cooking: Make a larger batch by doubling or tripling this recipe and freeze portions to save time during the week.
Affordable Ingredients: If organic or grass-fed produce isn’t in your budget, that’s okay! Using any fresh, whole ingredients is far better than store-bought processed food.
Mix It Up: Consider swapping grass-fed meat from beef to lamb or bison for example and/or switch up lectin-free vegetables to add a variety of vitamins and minerals to your dog’s diet. Your dog can eat seasonally right along with you, as nature intended. If you don’t have my 12-Month Anti-Inflammatory Food Guide, you can grab it here. That way, you can stay inspired each month of the year with new ideas for you and your pup!

Final Thoughts

Homemade dog food can make a significant difference in your dog’s health and happiness. By incorporating fresh, natural ingredients, you’re not only providing better nutrition but also showing your furry friend just how much you care. Remember, anything homemade is leaps and bounds healthier than packaged dog food.

Willow can’t get enough, and I’m sure your dog will feel the same!

Happy cooking and tail-wagging. 🐾