Instant Pot Dog Food: Ground Turkey
Looking for a homemade, nutritious dog food recipe that can be made quickly and easily in an Instant Pot? Look no further than this delicious Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni Dog Food recipe from JustFoodForDogs. Made with ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a special nutrient blend, this recipe is sure to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.
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.
Cook
- Add turkey, turkey liver, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini to the Instant Pot. Use the “Sautee” setting at 5 minutes with the lid removed to begin browning the turkey. Make sure to the stir the food in order to break up any larger chunks of meat. After 5 minutes, turn off Instant Pot.
- Add the macaroni and cranberries along with 3 cups of water. To avoid a “Burn Error,” be sure to mix well and scrape the bottom of the pot after adding water.
- Use the “Pressure Cook” setting on high for 5 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow the mixture to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before releasing manually.
- Once all ingredients are cooked thoroughly (soft to the touch), allow the food to cool.
- After it has completely cooled to the touch, 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.
Notes
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.
Note: As with any dog food recipe, it is essential that it is complete and balanced. This recipe will not meet essential nutritional needs 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, pet parents must follow this recipe exactly as written.
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