Ingredients
For the Pup Casserole
- 2 cups lean ground turkey
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (100% pure pumpkin)
- 1½ cups cooked brown or white rice
- ¾ cup cooked sweet potato, peeled and diced
- ½ cup finely chopped carrots
- ½ cup chopped green beans
- ¼ cup cooked peas
- ½–1 cup water or dog-safe low-sodium turkey or chicken broth, as needed
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cooked egg, finely chopped
- ¼ cup plain cooked oats
- ¼ cup finely chopped zucchini
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a medium baking dish.
Add the ground turkey to a skillet over medium heat. Cook thoroughly, breaking it into small crumbles, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Do not add oil, butter, salt, onion, garlic, sauces, or seasonings. Drain away any excess fat if necessary.
Steam or boil the sweet potato, carrots, green beans, and peas until tender, preparing all the vegetables plain without butter, salt, or seasoning.
Add the cooked turkey, rice, pumpkin purée, sweet potato, carrots, green beans, and peas to a large bowl. Mix everything thoroughly while gradually adding water or dog-safe broth until the casserole has a soft, moist consistency without becoming watery.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and gently spread it into an even layer. Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the top is lightly set. Because the turkey is already fully cooked before baking, this step is mainly about warming everything through and letting the flavors meld, though it’s still worth confirming the casserole is hot throughout.
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool thoroughly to a safe serving temperature before giving it to your dog.
For smaller dogs, mash or finely chop the casserole into appropriately sized pieces and serve a portion suited to your dog’s size.
- Prep Time: 20–25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes