Pampered Pooch Rice and Lamb Casserole

Name: Pampered Pooch Rice and Lamb Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups converted long-grain white rice; 2 teaspoons safflower oil; 2 cups water; ¼ teaspoon ground thyme; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 1 pound lean ground lamb

Rating: 3.25 stars

8 Ratings
9 Reviews
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Tired of purchasing canned dog food our two large rescue dogs wouldn't eat, I decided to make pooch-friendly chow that was savory and good for them. I use converted rice, but pasta, bulgur, or quinoa may all be substituted.

By KCFOXY

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prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ½ cups converted long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons safflower oil
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 pound lean ground lamb

Directions

Step 1
Combine rice and safflower oil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir and cook 2 minutes. Add the water, thyme, garlic powder, and bouillon. Cover, and cook 15 minutes more over medium heat, or until liquid is absorbed.

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Step 2
Meanwhile, cook the ground lamb in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, then stir into the rice along with the Monterey Jack cheese until the cheese melts. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

709 calories; protein 31.7g; carbohydrates 56.5g; fat 38.2g; cholesterol 108.1mg; sodium 656.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

Paula Coley

06/09/2010

Well... I altered this some which I think enhanced the quality of the dog food. Any low fat meat would work here as well as fish such as tilapia. Beef and chicken livers work well too. If you cook a whole chicken in a pressure cooker to soften the bones you can puree that to use in the recipe as well but no whole bones... or add bonemeal which is preferable anyway. As others mentioned... the sodium content is of concern. The garlic in moderation is Ok but that said... don't add it everytime you make this. Garlic is good for helping to control fleas but at the same time it can cause anemia in our little furry friends. Use brown rice and add vegetables like pumpkin (good source of fiber) carrots peas beans etc. Also add brewers yeast (not the same as active yeast)!! Oh... use olive oil. And I'm not sure what's up with the thyme... I can't say it's harmful but until I find out for sure... better omit it. These are dogs afterall... not people! Read More

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auryane

05/13/2009

although the basic recipe is pretty sound, I do agree with the other reviewer that the sodium content might be a bit high. Also, the garlic powder might not be a good idea. While it would be yummy in a human recipe, it's unnecessary--and actually toxic in high amounts for dogs. Read More

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8 Ratings

5 star values: 1
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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Paula Coley

06/09/2010

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auryane

05/13/2009

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GoingGreyFast

04/16/2009

Beef buillion can be very high in salt - I would suggest using a low-salt or no salt bullion or homemade beef broth. Read More

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MyMags

01/11/2010

The high sodium content is a concern. Homemade beef stock is much more flavorable...especially if you use soup bones with a heavy marrow content. Makes great stock for these receipes. Read More

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chaka

05/21/2012

GARLIC is a HUUUUUGGGEEE no-no for dogs. Read More

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missyv225

07/28/2014

Doggy heaven. The only change I made was to use low salt beef broth. I know that raw garlic is a no-no but garlic powder in moderation appears to be okay according to my research soooooo?... Read More

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KCFOXY

04/21/2016

Since originally making this recipe I have revised it using only one beef cube. This is for convenience what many might have on hand but we actually use 1 teaspoon Minor's All Natural Beef Base which has 25% less sodium than a single cube. Have also made this using the liquid after poaching chicken and the puppers adore it. The 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder is reduced to 1/8 teaspoon but not deleted. Avoid fresh/raw garlic and onion for your pets as well as other toxins like grapes chocolate and sugarless gum they might happen to get into. Read More

Diana71

Allstar

01/21/2017

The only reason would give this recipe 4 stars is because I don't think you need the seasoning -- garlic and thyme. The dogs however LOVED this and I didn't use the spice including the bouillon. Too much salt isn't good for the dogs and neither is garlic! Dogs love cheese and the rice is definitely a filler and an extender. Nice job!!! Read More

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Pampered Pooch Rice and Lamb Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 708.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 63 %

carbohydrates: 19 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

soluble fiber:

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fat: 59 %

saturated fat: 87 %

mono fat:

poly fat:

trans fatty acid:

cholesterol: 36 %

water:

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vitamin a iu: 4 %

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vitamin b1 thiamin:

vitamin b2 riboflavin:

vitamin b3 niacin:

niacin equivalents: 83 %

vitamin b6: 25 %

vitamin b12: 48 %

biotin: 1 %

vitamin c:

vitamin e alpha equivalents:

vitamin e iu: 5 %

vitamin e mg:

folate: 51 %

vitamin k: 8 %

pantothenic acid: 16 %

calcium: 27 %

chromium:

copper: 16 %

iron: 32 %

magnesium: 13 %

manganese: 40 %

phosphorus: 42 %

potassium: 12 %

selenium: 61 %

sodium: 27 %

zinc: 36 %

40 butyric:

60 caprioc:

80 caprylic:

100 capric:

120 lauric:

140 myristic:

160 palmitic:

180 stearic:

161 palmitol:

181 oleic:

201 eicosen:

221 erucic:

182 linoleic:

183 linolenic:

184 stearidon:

204 arachidon:

205 epa:

225 dpa:

226 dha:

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pyramid bread:

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energy:

aspartic acid:

glutamic acid:

thiamin: 36 %

riboflavin: 24 %

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boron:

fluoride:

iodine: 9 %

molybdenum: 2 %

pyramid milk:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Paula Coley

06/09/2010

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auryane

05/13/2009

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GoingGreyFast

04/16/2009

Beef buillion can be very high in salt - I would suggest using a low-salt or no salt bullion or homemade beef broth.

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(22)

MyMags

01/11/2010

The high sodium content is a concern. Homemade beef stock is much more flavorable...especially if you use soup bones with a heavy marrow content. Makes great stock for these receipes.

Helpful

(14)

chaka

05/21/2012

GARLIC is a HUUUUUGGGEEE no-no for dogs.

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(8)

missyv225

07/28/2014

Doggy heaven. The only change I made was to use low salt beef broth. I know that raw garlic is a no-no but garlic powder in moderation appears to be okay according to my research soooooo?...

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(1)

KCFOXY

04/21/2016

Diana71

Allstar

01/21/2017

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