Meat Pie for Dogs
Homemade shepherd’s pie with beef aka cottage pie is a tasty meal for your dog.
Servings 8
Calories 202kcal
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- 1 cup unsalted beef or chicken broth without onions or garlic
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup unsalted canned green peas drained
- 1/2 cup unsalted canned sliced carrots drained
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Peel and chop potatoes. Place them in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring them to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook until fork-tender and soft. Drain and place them back in the pot or in a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of broth and mash the potatoes with a potato masher or mixer.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain and return the beef to the skillet.
- Add peas, carrots, rice flour, and remaining broth and combine well.
- Place the ground beef mixture in a pie plate and spread it evenly. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
Homemade broth is best. Simmer beef or chicken with bones in water for 3 to 6 hours. Or in a slow cooker on low for 12 to 24 hours or Instant Pot on HIGH for 1 hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1408IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg