Collagen is the protein that gives skin its structure, firmness, and elasticity — and it naturally decreases as dogs age. This beef and bone broth meal is loaded with natural collagen that supports skin structure from the inside. The long-simmered bone broth is the key — it's rich in collagen, gelatin, glycine, and proline that the body uses to maintain and repair skin tissue. Think of it as a natural skin-firming treatment in every bowl.
At a Glance
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings | 6–8 meals (adjust for dog size) |
| Suitable For | All dogs, aging skin, loose skin, skin repair |
Ingredients
- 500g beef mince (lean)
- 2 cups bone broth (homemade for maximum collagen)
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Cook rice in bone broth (instead of water) for extra collagen — about 15–18 minutes.
- Heat coconut oil. Cook beef mince for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Add turmeric and stir through.
- Steam carrots and green beans until tender.
- Combine the bone broth rice, beef, carrots, green beans, and pumpkin puree.
- Mix well — the bone broth rice should have a rich, gelatinous quality.
- Cool before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 5 days (bone broth keeps well). Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Notes
Bone broth is the richest natural source of collagen — the structural protein that makes up 70% of the skin's dry weight. When consumed, collagen breaks down into amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline) that the body uses as building blocks for new collagen in the skin. Cooking rice in bone broth infuses every grain with these collagen peptides. Regular consumption supports skin elasticity, moisture retention, and wound healing.
Tips
- Homemade bone broth has far more collagen than store-bought — simmer bones for 12–24 hours.
- The broth should gel when refrigerated — that's the collagen.
- Cooking rice in bone broth is a simple way to add collagen to any meal.
- This recipe also supports joint health through the same collagen mechanisms.
- Apple cider vinegar in your bone broth helps extract more collagen from bones.
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