If you're looking for the easiest, healthiest, and most budget-friendly homemade dog food crockpot recipe, you're in the right place. This slow-cooked meal uses fresh ingredients, real nutrition, and gentle cooking so your pup gets the best possible nourishment — without fillers, preservatives, or mystery ingredients.
Today, I’m sharing my go-to homemade dog food crockpot ground beef recipe — the one I make again and again because:
✨ My dog cleans the bowl every time
✨ It keeps the fridge stocked for days
✨ It's cheaper than premium dog food
✨ And it only takes 5 minutes of prep
ur dog REAL food without spending hours in the kitchen… this recipe will become your new weekly routine.
Let’s make it 👇
5-minute prep • budget-friendly • freezer-safe • vet-approved ingredients
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
1 cup chopped spinach
2.5 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
1 TBSP olive oil (optional)
2 TBSP pumpkin puree (optional for digestion)
Instructions
1️⃣ Rinse the rice
2️⃣ Add all ingredients to crockpot
3️⃣ Break raw beef into chunks
4️⃣ Stir lightly
5️⃣ Cook:
Low 6 hours OR
High 3 hours
6️⃣ Cool completely
7️⃣ Portion & serve
Your slow cooker has now made wholesome dog meals for days — while you lived your life 🐾
This isn’t just DIY dog food — it’s functional nutrition with love in every spoonful.
You’re not just filling a bowl — you’re fueling a body, supporting a heart, and nourishing a best friend who trusts you completely. Fresh cooking doesn’t just build healthier bodies — it builds deeper bonds.
And when your dog cleans the bowl and looks up with those bright “more please” eyes?
That’s the reward that store-bought food could never give you.
| Dog Weight |
Daily Serving |
| 5–15 lbs |
1–1.5 cups |
| 15–30 lbs |
1.5–2.5 cups |
| 30–50 lbs |
2.5–3.5 cups |
| 50+ lbs |
3.5–5 cups |
Always adjust based on age, activity level & vet guidance.
Pro tip: freeze in silicone muffin molds for grab-and-serve portions ✅
When I first made this, my dog tasted one warm spoonful and literally bounced in circles.
Now whenever the crockpot turns on — tail starts wagging 😆
The love hits different when you cook for your dog 💛
Making homemade dog food in the crockpot isn’t just about ingredients — it’s about love, health, and peace of mind. Every time you stir that pot or portion out a fresh bowl, you know exactly what’s going into your dog’s body… and that matters.
This homemade dog food crockpot ground beef recipe has become a staple in our home because it’s simple, nourishing, budget-friendly, and tail-wag-approved. But beyond that, it turns mealtime into a moment of connection — a reminder that our dogs trust us with their whole world, and feeding them real food is one way we show them we’re worthy of that trust.
If you try this recipe, I hope you see the same sparkle in your dog’s eyes that I do when I bring out a warm bowl. There's nothing like knowing you made something with your own hands that keeps them healthy, happy, and full of energy for the moments that really count — playtime, snuggles, walks, and memories.
To more tail wags, brighter eyes, and bowls licked clean. 🐾💕
Save this recipe, share it with another dog parent, and let me know how your pup loves it.
Your homemade-dog-food journey starts right here — and I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
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