Homemade Beef & Rice Dog Food Recipe for Sensitive Stomachs

I love how reliably calm beef & rice is on Ethan’s tummy. It is a classic vet-approved combo I reach for when I want gentle fuel without fuss. If your pup has the occasional loose stool, start here and also skim our gentle picks in Best Dog Food for Sensitive Stomach and Diarrhea for non-cooking days.

Why I Love Making Beef & Rice for My Pup

On busy nights I can cook soft rice, brown lean beef, and have a soothing bowl in under 30 minutes. The texture is easy to chew, the smell gets instant tail wags, and the ingredients are friendly for sensitive stomachs. If your dog also struggles with seasonal itch, peek at our hub Dog Food for Allergies to understand triggers and long-term diet planning.

What You’ll Need (Ingredients)

Keep it limited-ingredient and simple. I use five pantry basics so I can spot reactions quickly.

Ingredients at a glance: lean beef, soft rice, carrot, peas, olive oil — limited-ingredient and gentle.

How I Cooked It Step by Step

1. Cook the rice soft. Rinse and simmer until very tender and fluffy. Softer rice is easier on digestion.
2. Brown the beef. Use a nonstick pan; cook through and drain excess fat for a lighter bowl.
3. Soften the veggies. Stir in carrot and peas with a splash of water; simmer 3–5 minutes until tender.
4. Combine and cool. Fold beef and veggies into the rice, drizzle olive oil, then cool to room temp before serving.

For allergy mapping, keep notes and change only one variable at a time. Our primer in Dog Food for Allergies explains how.

Step-by-step beef & rice dog food recipe — 4 easy steps with a gentle finish.

Homemade Beef & Rice Dog Food Recipe

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This homemade beef & rice dog food recipe is simple, limited-ingredient, and vet-approved. With lean ground beef, soft rice, carrots, and peas, it’s gentle on sensitive stomachs and perfect for everyday feeding.

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Equipment

• Cooking pot
• Nonstick pan
• – Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon

Food ingredients

  

• Lean ground beef cooked — 1 cup
• White rice cooked very soft — 1 cup
• Carrot finely chopped — 1 small
• Green peas — 1/2 cup
• Olive oil — 1 tsp

Operation steps

 

• Cook white rice until very soft and fluffy.
• Brown lean ground beef in a pan; drain excess fat.
• Add chopped carrot and peas, simmer until tender.
• Combine with rice, drizzle olive oil, cool, and serve.

note

• Always cool food to room temperature before serving your dog.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 weeks.
• This recipe is great for short-term gentle feeding, but for long-term balance consult your vet or add a canine supplement.
• If you don’t want to cook daily, check our Sensitive Stomach Dog Food picks for complete daily options.

Why These Ingredients Are Good for Dogs

Beef supplies complete amino acids and iron for everyday activity. White rice is a classic gentle carb that helps settle sensitive tummies. Carrot adds fiber for stool quality, and peas offer vitamins and a bit of plant protein. A touch of olive oil supports skin and coat. For older pups who need joint-friendly calories, browse Senior Dog Food for long-term options.

Nutritional Breakdown (Approximate)

These are kitchen estimates intended for home guidance. If your dog needs stricter macros (sporty, senior, or weight loss), pair this with a balanced commercial option from Sensitive Stomach picks or rotate with fish-forward bowls from Salmon Dog Food Guide.

How Much Should You Feed? (Serving Sizes)

For most adult dogs, start around 2–3% of body weight per day, split into two meals. Adjust for age and activity: puppies and athletes may need more, seniors and couch potatoes a bit less. For puppy-specific portions, see our hub Puppy Dog Food.

How I Store This Recipe for Later

• Refrigerate in shallow containers for up to 3 days.
• Freeze in single-meal pucks for up to 2 weeks; thaw overnight in the fridge.
• Rewarm gently until room temp; avoid serving hot.

If your dog has ongoing skin flareups with certain proteins, our primer Dog Food for Sensitive Skin can help you plan rotations.

My Dog’s Reaction (Taste Test Results!)

Ethan licked the bowl clean and then checked the counter just in case I left seconds. The softer rice and tiny veggie pieces make it easy for him to gobble without gulping.

What Vets Usually Say About This Recipe

Vets often recommend beef & rice as a short-term gentle diet. For long-term daily feeding, consider adding a vet-formulated vitamin-mineral mix to cover calcium and micronutrients, or alternate with a complete commercial formula from our Sensitive Stomach or Allergies guides.

Easy Variations You Can Try Next Time

• Green beans instead of peas for a lighter veggie.
• Brown rice or oatmeal for extra fiber (introduce slowly).
• Pumpkin puree (1–2 tbsp) for stool consistency support.

Common Questions You Might Have (FAQ)

Which Dogs Will Enjoy This Recipe (and Who Should Avoid It)

Great for: adult dogs needing a gentle reset, picky eaters who like simple textures, and pups coming back from mild tummy upsets. Use caution or avoid: dogs with confirmed beef allergies or those on strict veterinary diets; always follow your vet’s guidance.

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Wrapping It Up

If you don’t want to cook daily, check our dry food picks — those were Ethan’s daily backups.

Thanks for reading and cooking with us! If this recipe helped your pup, tell us how it went, share a photo, or pass this along to a friend with a picky eater. If you are stuck, start with gentle wet food, then move to steady dry picks. We are cheering you on — Emma, Ethan, Olivia, and Noah.