This recipe takes the raw feeding philosophy and applies gentle cooking for safety. The beef is quickly seared on the outside while remaining rare inside, killing surface bacteria while preserving the natural enzymes and nutrients that raw feeders value. Adding a small amount of liver provides a concentrated hit of vitamins A and B12 that's hard to match from any other food source. It's the best of both worlds.
At a Glance
| β± Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| π₯ Cook Time | 5 minutes (quick sear) |
| π½ Servings | Makes 3-4 serves |
| π Suitable For | Healthy adult dogs, experienced raw/gently cooked feeders |
π₯ Ingredients
- 400g beef steak (human-grade, rump or similar)
- 100g beef liver
- 1 cup sweet potato (steamed and mashed)
- Β½ cup broccoli (lightly blanched)
- Β½ cup carrots (finely grated)
- 1 egg (raw or soft-boiled)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fish oil
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Steam sweet potato until soft and mash. Set aside.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for just 60 seconds. Drain and chop finely.
- Heat coconut oil in a very hot pan.
- Sear beef steak for 30-60 seconds each side β just the surface.
- Remove and dice into small cubes. The inside should be very rare.
- In the same pan, quickly cook liver for 2 minutes each side.
- Dice liver into tiny pieces (a little goes a long way).
- Combine beef, liver, mashed sweet potato, broccoli, and grated carrot.
- Top with a raw or soft-boiled egg and drizzle with fish oil.
π Storage
Refrigerate for up to 2 days only. Do not freeze seared meat. Best made fresh.
π Nutrition Notes
Searing kills surface bacteria (where contamination typically occurs) while preserving internal nutrients and natural enzymes. Liver is nature's multivitamin β rich in vitamin A, B12, iron, and copper. The egg adds high-quality protein and additional nutrients. This meal mimics the nutritional profile of a prey-model raw diet with added safety.
π‘ Tips
- Use only the freshest, human-grade meat from a trusted butcher
- Liver should make up no more than 10-15% of the meal
- Wash all surfaces and utensils thoroughly after preparation
- Not suitable for puppies, pregnant dogs, or immunocompromised dogs
β οΈ Important: Raw feeding carries risks including bacterial contamination. Always use human-grade meat, handle with strict hygiene, and consult your vet before starting a raw or gently cooked diet. Not recommended for immunocompromised dogs, puppies, or households with young children or elderly people.
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