Inspired by the classic cabbage soup diet (but much tastier and more nutritious), this stew uses cabbage as a low-calorie, high-fibre base with lean beef for protein. Cabbage is often overlooked for dogs, but it's actually a wonderful vegetable β packed with vitamins K and C, and it adds serious bulk to meals without adding many calories. This is a filling, satisfying stew for dogs who always seem hungry.
At a Glance
| β± Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| π½ Servings | Makes 4 serves |
| π Suitable For | Dogs who overeat or always seem hungry |
π₯ Ingredients
- 500g lean beef mince (95% lean)
- 2 cups cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- Β½ cup pumpkin (diced)
- Β½ cup green beans (chopped)
- 1 cup water or low-sodium broth
- 1 tsp turmeric
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Brown lean beef mince in a large pot, draining any fat.
- Add water or broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add pumpkin and carrots, cook for 15 minutes.
- Add shredded cabbage and green beans.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes until cabbage is soft.
- Stir in turmeric and remove from heat.
- Cool completely before serving.
π Storage
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Note: cabbage may develop a stronger smell when reheated.
π Nutrition Notes
Cabbage is extremely low in calories (25 per 100g) while being high in fibre and water content. This combination means dogs can eat a larger portion while consuming fewer calories. The fibre also promotes healthy digestion and can help regulate blood sugar.
π‘ Tips
- Introduce cabbage gradually as it can cause gas in some dogs
- Use the leanest mince you can find β look for 95% lean or higher
- The stew format makes it easy to add extra vegetables
- Good for dogs who inhale their food β the volume slows them down
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