Dog-Friendly Dinner for People and Pups: Pawsome Beef and Quinoa Stew

Do you want to whip up a special meal that both you and your pup can enjoy, but don't know where to start? Dogs can enjoy a variety of meats and vegetables, many of which you probably already have in your fridge.

Home-cooked meals are a great way to include your furry friend in holiday celebrations or show them some extra love on their birthday or gotcha day. The good news is that making a dog-friendly meal that will have both you and your pup drooling is easier than you might think. Just follow a few simple rules, and you’ll be ready to prepare a delicious beef dinner that’s so tasty, you might just want to save a plate for yourself!

As pet parents and dog lovers ourselves, we know how important it is to provide our pups with human-grade, nutritious meals that they love. While the Pawsome Quinoa and Beef Stew recipe is not complete and balanced as defined by the AAFCO, Sundays for Dogs Beef Recipe is and makes for a great way to treat your pup to the taste of home cooking without the hassle every day. 

Pawsome Beef and Quinoa Stew 

Disclaimer: this meal is not complete and balanced meeting all essential nutrients as established by the AAFCO. 

This recipe brings together protein rich beef, fiber filled quinoa, and various nutritionally-dense vegetables to make a hearty stew perfect for any occasion. 

You’ll need: 

• 2 tsp olive or sunflower oil 
• 1 pound lean ground beef 
• 1 cup chopped zucchini 
• 1 cup chopped carrot 
• 1 cup diced tomatoes 
• ½ cup shiitake mushrooms
• 14 ounces low-sodium beef broth *broth should not have garlic or onion 
• ½ cup water 
• ½ cup uncooked quinoa 

In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add your beef and cook until it is lightly browned. This should take about 5-6 minutes. 

Stir in your broth, tomatoes, and water and heat until boiling. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. 

Add in your carrot, zucchini, mushrooms and uncooked quinoa and cook for another 25 minutes. Once the beef is tender, you will know it is done! 

Let cool and serve in your finest doggy bowl. For the humans, salt, pepper, and other seasonings may be added to preference, but leave these ingredients out of your pup’s serving.