How to Make Stew for Dogs

If you like to cook and have a little bit of time, it's simple to make stew for you dog. That way you know what ingredients your dog is getting in her food. Plus there are no additives or chemicals that you might find in commercially prepared dog food. And if you like stew, you can add onions and seasonings and enjoy it as well.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Vegetable peeler
• 1 lb. ground beef or stew beef
• 3 potatoes, white or sweet
• 3 carrots
• 4 cups beef or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• Stockpot and lid
• Wooden spoon

1. Prepare the vegetables. Wash all the vegetables well. Remove the ends and tails from the carrots and peel them. Also peel the potatoes.

2. Cut the vegetables into chunks. If you have a small dog, cut fairly small chunks. Larger chunks are fine for bigger dogs.

3. Put the oil in the stockpot. Set it on the stove and let it get hot. Add the meat. Stir the beef to brown it.

4. Pour in the broth. Heat to boiling.

5. Add the vegetables to the stockpot. Stir the meat and vegetables together. Cover loosely with a lid. Lower the heat and let the dog food stew simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender. Stir occasionally. Add water if necessary.

6. Turn off the stew. Let it cool so your dog can enjoy it.

7. Pack any stew that remains into glass quart jars. You can freeze this treat or you can put it in the refrigerator if your dog can eat it all in a couple days.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add whatever vegetables that are in season to the stew.
• Never serve a dog onions.