This recipe is from my veterinarian-approved Real Food For Dogs book. The best part is that this recipe is for people, too, making it a time- and money-saver.
Recipe: Marvelous Mutt Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of lean ground beef or sirloin
- 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 3⁄4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, whisked
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste (low-sodium)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Scoop out by the spoonful, and roll into mini-sized meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a cookie sheet with non-fat cooking spray.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool before serving, and store the extra in a container with a lid in the refrigerator.
To demonstrate how popular these meatballs are, check out this YouTube video link honoring Chipper’s birthday: youtube.com/watch?v=K6z6kA5cNhU.
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Arden Moore, The Pet Health and Safety Coach™, is a pet behavior consultant, master certified pet first aid instructor, author and host of the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio. Learn more at ardenmoore.com.
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