Easy Slow Cooker Dog Food with Ground Turkey and Veggies
Oct 10, 2022, Updated Oct 28, 2022
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Winter is almost here, which means delicious slow cooker meals! Don’t leave your pup out of the fun, they can have the same style delicious homemade meals. It’s easier than ever when you use a slow cooker. This easy slow cooker dog food recipe features ground turkey and an assortment of vegetables including carrots, sweet potatoes, and green beans.
You may think you don’t have the time or money to make your dog’s food. You might be surprised to see that you actually SAVE MONEY when you make your dog’s food at home from scratch. And when you use your Crock-Pot, it’s faster and easier than ever!
Stop anxiously reading over long ingredient labels and wondering what you’re really feeding your furry best friend. Homemade dog food allows you to ensure your pup is eating only the best ingredients like high-quality meats and nutritious, dog-safe veggies.
Makeup two weeks’ worth of homemade dog food and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It’s freezer-friendly too!
Always talk to your veterinarian before changing your dog’s diet or adding in new foods. If the recipe below includes an ingredient that is a known-allergy for your dog, skip it or substitute it with another dog-safe ingredient.
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Easy Slow Cooker Dog Food with Ground Turkey and Veggies
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 1 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 cup green beans chopped
- 3 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker and stir with water to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4.
- Let cool completely before serving to your pup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Don’t just stop at homemade dog food. Whip up some easy dog treats too! Here are a few of our favorites:
- Celery and Peanut Butter Pupsicles
- Minty Fresh Breath Dog Treats
- Gluten-Free Blackberry and Almond Flour Dog Treats
- Banana and Blueberry Pupsicles
- Strawberry Puppy Treats
- Grain-Free Spinach and Carrot Dog Treats
- Sweet Potato Dog Treats
We also have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to ideas for your dog. Check it out!
Will you give this easy slow cooker dog food recipe a try? Be sure to let us know what your dog thinks of it!
I love the recipe but I’m still quite unsure how much I should feed my 2 dogs every day. I have a 100 pound black lab and a 30 pound corgi. I know how many calories to feed them but I’m still unsure how many calories this whole recipe is so I know how to portion it.
We recommend talking to your vet.
What is the serving size?
The serving size will depend on the size of your dog.
I have slow cooker on my instant pot. Can I reduce to cook time 1 hour Thanh you
You should be able to. I would just keep an eye on it.
Been making dog food on the stove . The crock pot is a great idea . Will try today !
can I use the same recipe but cook in instant pot instead?
We haven’t tried this in the Instant Pot, but I am sure you can find a way to make it work.
My dog loved it!
My 8-year old Frenchie loves this recipe. Question for you – if you want to omit the rice how much water should I add?
We haven’t tried it without the rice, so I’m not sure what would work best. You may have to try it a few times to get the right mix.
The recipe shows 20 servings – how much is one serving?
I cup per serving!
I want to try this as part of my overweight dog’s new diet (supplemented with kibble). The rice will be added uncooked, right? I am not the best cook and so I follow everything to the letter in fear of messing up.
Correct! It will cook in the slow cooker.
I am so excited! Just made this for my 2 and 1/2 year old Golden Retrievers- they are going to love it!!
What’s the feeding amount?
We would suggest asking your vet because it will depend on your dog’s size and diet.