HOMEMADE BEEF & CARROT STEW FOR CATS

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"Small ceramic pet dish filled with homemade beef and carrot stew for cats, beautifully lit and presented on a stone countertop"

HOMEMADE BEEF & CARROT STEW FOR CATS

A protein-rich, vet-approved recipe perfect for occasional treats

KEY INFO
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 4-6 cat portions
  • Calories per serving: 85
  • Protein: 12g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Cost: $10-15
DIETARY NOTES
  • ✓ Carnivore-appropriate
  • ✓ Grain-optional
  • ✓ No common allergens
  • ✓ High-protein
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Alternative: Food processor (if grinding meat)

Ingredients and tools neatly arranged on a warmly lit kitchen countertop with Dutch oven, fresh ground beef, diced carrots, and egg yolk, illuminated by natural light from a window.

INGREDIENTS

Main Components:

  • 200g/7oz lean ground beef
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon barley powder
  • 120ml/½ cup low-sodium beef broth (no onion/garlic)

Optional Boosters:

  • 1 tablespoon cooked oatmeal
  • 1 teaspoon fish oil
METHOD
  1. Heat your pot over medium heat
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no pink remains (6-7 minutes)

    3. Ground beef being cooked in a Dutch oven with steam rising and a wooden spoon breaking it apart in warm kitchen lighting

  3. Drain excess fat if present
  4. Add diced carrots and beef broth
  5. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are very soft (10-15 minutes)

    6. Finely diced carrots simmering in a pot of bubbling golden beef broth with rising steam

  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly
  7. Stir in egg yolk and barley powder

    8. Overhead shot of a cooling stew with a bright yellow egg yolk being stirred in, next to barley powder under soft lighting

  8. Allow to cool completely before serving
CRUCIAL TIPS
  • Never serve hot food to cats
  • Dice carrots extremely fine
  • Use lean meat to prevent excess fat
  • Avoid broths containing onion or garlic
STORAGE & SERVING
  • Refrigerate up to 3 days
  • Freeze portions up to 2 months
  • Serve room temperature
  • Portion: ¼-⅓ cup per meal

Small ceramic pet dishes filled with portioned beef and carrot stew for cats

IMPORTANT NOTES

This recipe is supplementary and not intended as a complete diet. Always consult your veterinarian before making significant changes to your cat’s diet.

VARIATIONS
  • Swap beef for chicken or turkey
  • Add steamed pumpkin for fiber
  • Use ground oats instead of barley
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
  • Adding seasonings
  • Using fatty meat cuts
  • Serving portions too large
  • Switching diets suddenly

Remember: Introduce any new food gradually over 7-10 days to prevent digestive issues.

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