Tasty toppers

HOMEMADE DOG GRAVY

Homemade dog gravy makes a great topping for your dog’s food. It’s also a perfect way to encourage picky eaters to eat their meals. Here we give you a basic recipe for homemade dog gravy that is quick and easy to make:

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

• 450g ground chicken, turkey or beef

• ¼ cup of chopped carrots

• ¼ cup of frozen garden peas

• 3 cups of chicken or beef stock (without onions, garlic or salt)

• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch

• ½ cup of cold water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt the coconut oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat

2. Add the ground meat to the pan and cook, making sure to break up the meat until it is brown and crumbled

3. Add stock, carrots and peas to the pan

4. Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes

5. Mix the cornstarch with the cold water and slowly add this to the gravy while stirring

6. Remove the frying pan from the heat and allow the gravy to cool to room temperature

7. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until it is smooth

8. Serve the gravy over your dog’s food

NOTE: The gravy can be served cold, at room temperature or slightly heated.

STORAGE

You can store this gravy in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 7 days. Alternatively, you can put it into freezer bags or an ice cube tray and freeze portions for later.