Homemade dog gravy makes a great topping for your dog’s food. It’s also a perfect way to encourage picky eaters to eat their meals.
Here we give you a basic recipe for homemade dog gravy that is quick and easy to make:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 450g ground chicken, turkey or beef
- ¼ cup of chopped carrots
- ¼ cup of frozen garden peas
- 3 cups of chicken or beef stock (without onions, garlic or salt)
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- ½ cup of cold water
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat
- Add the ground meat to the pan and cook, making sure to break up the meat until it is brown and crumbled
- Add stock, carrots and peas to the pan.
- Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes
- Mix the cornstarch with the cold water and slowly add this to the gravy while stirring
- Remove the frying pan from the heat and allow the gravy to cool to room temperature
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until it is smooth
- Serve the gravy over your dog’s food
NOTE: The gravy can be served cold, at room temperature or slightly heated.
Storage
You can store this gravy in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 7 days. Alternatively, you can put it into freezer bags or an ice cube tray and freeze portions for later.
