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Homemade Beef and Vegetable Chew Sticks for Dogs

Spoil your furry best friend with these healthy, homemade dog chew sticks! Packed with lean ground beef, carrots, and fresh parsley, they are an easy, preservative-free alternative to store-bought treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 20 sticks
Course: Dog Snack, Pet Treats
Cuisine: Homemade Pet Food
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Lean ground beef 90% lean or higher to reduce grease
  • 1 medium Carrot Very finely grated or pureed
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped (stems removed)
  • 0.5 cup Oat flour Or finely blended rolled oats
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1-2 tbsp Water or Low-Sodium Bone Broth Optional, only if mixture is too dry. Must be onion/garlic free.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pizza cutter or knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to a low 250°F (120°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, finely grated carrot, minced parsley, oat flour, and egg. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined into a dense meatloaf texture.
  3. Turn the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet. Press and roll it out into a flat, even rectangle, about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to set the meat.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the semi-cooked meat into individual sticks (approx 1 inch by 4 inches). Gently separate the sticks so air can circulate around them.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking at 250°F (120°C) for another 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on desired chewiness. Blot any excess grease with a paper towel halfway through.
  7. Once they reach a firm, jerky-like texture, remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the pan before storing.

Notes

Storage: Because these contain no artificial preservatives, they MUST be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Dogs love them frozen! Never add onions or garlic to dog treats.