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A rustic ceramic bowl filled with beef bone broth for dogs, showing shredded beef and sweet potato chunks, with raw bones and sweet potatoes in the background on a wooden surface.

Beef Bone Broth with Sweet Potato for Dogs

A nutrient-rich beef bone broth for dogs made with sweet potato and shredded beef, perfect as a comforting meal topper or standalone dish for joint, digestive, and overall health support.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 hours
Total Time 18 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Broth
Cuisine: Pet Food
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bone Broth Base
  • 2–3 lbs beef marrow bones knuckle or joint bones
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 10 cups filtered water
  • 1 small carrot chopped (optional)
  • 1 stalk celery chopped (optional)
Final Add-ins
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 lb beef chuck roast cooked and shredded
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary or thyme optional

Equipment

  • Stockpot or Slow Cooker
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

  1. Rinse the marrow bones under cool water. Optionally, roast them at 400°F for 25 minutes for extra flavor.
  2. Place the bones in a large stockpot or slow cooker. Add filtered water and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 20–30 minutes before heating.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, skim off impurities, and reduce to a low simmer. Simmer for 12–24 hours. Add optional carrot and celery in the last 4–5 hours.
  4. Cook and shred the beef chuck roast separately, or simmer in the broth during the last 2–3 hours.
  5. Add the diced sweet potatoes in the final hour of cooking. Simmer until soft.
  6. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove bones and vegetable remnants.
  7. Return the strained broth to the pot, then stir in shredded beef, mashed or chunky sweet potatoes, turmeric, and herbs.
  8. Let cool completely before serving to your dog. Store in fridge or freeze for future use.

Notes

Never add onions, garlic, or salt—these are toxic to dogs. Use joint bones for maximum collagen content. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze in silicone molds for up to 3 months. Skim off hardened fat before serving, especially for dogs with pancreatitis. For a smoother texture, blend the broth slightly after straining.