Buddy's and Bubba's Homemade Dog Food Recipe

This is a healthy addition to, or replacement for, your dog's daily meals that he will happily devour.

Ingredients :

•     2 chicken leg quarters
•     1 cup brown rice
•     1 pound ground beef
•     2/3 cup rolled oats
•     1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
•     2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
•     1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans - rinsed, drained and mashed
•     2 carrots, shredded
•     1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
•     1 cup cottage cheese
•     1/2 cup olive oil

Directions :

    1. Place the chicken leg quarters in a large pot, and fill with enough water to
       cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and
       simmer 40 minutes. Remove the legs and allow to cool. Strain and return the
       cooking liquid to the pot. Once the legs have cooled. Remove and discard the
       skin and bones; chop the meat, and set aside.

    2. Stir the brown rice into the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce
       heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50
       minutes. Drain off any excess liquid, and add the rice to the bowl with the  
       chicken.

    3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. Cook and
       stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Pour off  
       any excess grease, and place the beef into the bowl. Stir in the oats, spinach,
       broccoli, kidney beans, carrots, garlic, cottage cheese, and olive oil. Store
       the dog food in resealable containers in the freezer. Thaw the daily portions
       overnight in the refrigerator.