Looking for a healthy and easy way to feed your pet? Look no further than this easy homemade Crock pot dog food with ground turkey recipe!
Packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh vegetables, lean protein and JustFoodForDogs Omega Oil, this recipe is a nutritious and delicious option for your beloved pet. And the best part? It can be made quickly and easily in your trusty slow cooker, leaving you with more time for the important things!
Ingredients List
Makes approximately 13 lbs of food*
- 5 lbs Ground Turkey
- 85% lean/15% fat
- 2.5 oz Turkey Liver
- 2 lbs 8 oz Whole Wheat Macaroni
- 5 oz Carrots
- Finely chopped
- 5 oz Zucchini
- Finely chopped
- 5 oz Broccoli
- Finely chopped
- 2.5 oz Cranberries
- Fresh or frozen
- 5 tsp JustFoodForDogs Omega Oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp JustFoodForDogs Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni DIY Nutrient Blend
Note: As with any dog food recipe, it is essential that it is complete and balanced. This Crock pot dog food with ground turkey recipe is nothing without the DIY Nutrient Blend, which is formulated specifically for each recipe to meet AAFCO recommendations. The blend is compounded from 100% human-grade nutraceuticals regulated by the FDA. As such, it is vital that you follow this recipe exactly as it is written.
Preparation Instructions
1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
2. Finely chop or dice all vegetables.
Tip: Use fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible, but if 1 or 2 items must be frozen, make sure there are no added ingredients such as salt or sugar.
Crockpot Cooking Instructions
1. Add turkey, turkey liver, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini to the slow cooker along with ½ cup of water.
2. Cook on high for approximately 2 hours, occasionally stirring to break up the turkey.
3. Cook ingredients thoroughly (becoming soft to the touch).
4. Add the macaroni and cranberries to slow cooker along with 3 cups of water. Continue cooking on high heat for 30-45 minutes.
5. Once all ingredients are cooked thoroughly, allow the food to cool.
6. After it has completely cooled, place the food in a large mixing bowl and slowly sprinkle in the Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni DIY Nutrient Blend along with the oils required in the recipe. Mix these in thoroughly.
7. Portion into individual serving sizes and store in the refrigerator or freezer. This recipe will remain fresh in your refrigerator for 3-5 days and up to one year in the freezer.
Crockpot Dog Food with Ground Turkey: Serving Size
With this crockpot ground turkey and whole wheat macaroni dog food recipe, you can rest easy knowing that you’re feeding your pet a healthy and delicious meal that they’ll love. And with the JustFoodForDogs Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni DIY Nutrient Blend, you can ensure that they’re getting all the essential nutrients they need to thrive. So what are you waiting for? Whip up a batch today and give your dog the gift of good health!
*All weights indicated are raw or dry weight.
Prefer to make a smaller batch? This printable PDF includes instructions for full and half batches of food.
Slow Cooker Recipe: Crockpot Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni Dog Food
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Ground Turkey 85% lean/15% fat
- 2.5 oz Turkey Liver
- 2 lbs 8 oz Whole Wheat Macaroni
- 5 oz Carrots Finely chopped
- 5 oz Zucchini Finely chopped
- 5 oz Broccoli Finely chopped
- 2.5 oz Cranberries Fresh or frozen
- 5 tsp JustFoodForDogs Omega Oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp JustFoodForDogs Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni DIY Nutrient Blend
Instructions
Prep
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- Finely chop or dice all vegetables.
- Tip: Use fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible, but if 1 or 2 items must be frozen, make sure there are no added ingredients such as salt or sugar.
Cook
- Add turkey, turkey liver, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini to the slow cooker along with ½ cup of water.
- Cook on high for approximately 2 hours, occasionally stirring to break up the turkey.
- Make sure ingredients are cooked thoroughly (becoming soft to the touch).
- Add the macaroni and cranberries to slow cooker along with 3 cups of water. Continue cooking on high heat for 30-45 minutes.
- Once all ingredients are cooked thoroughly, allow the food to cool.
Combine
- After it has completely cooled, place the food in a large mixing bowl and slowly sprinkle in the Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni DIY Nutrient Blend along with the oils required in the recipe. Mix these in thoroughly.
- Portion into individual serving sizes and store in the refrigerator or freezer. This recipe will remain fresh in your refrigerator for 3-5 days and up to one year in the freezer.
