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Homemade Beef and Vegetable Chew Sticks for Dogs

High-value, homemade chew sticks packed with lean beef and veggies for your dog.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 chew sticks
Course: Dog Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup lean ground beef 93/7 or leaner, cooked, cooled, and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped green beans steamed until just tender
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour or oat flour plus extra for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cooked, cooled, and crumbled lean ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the grated carrot and chopped, steamed green beans to the bowl and stir to combine.
  4. Mix in the rolled oats and ground flaxseed until they are evenly distributed.
  5. Add the egg and olive oil or melted coconut oil, then stir or use clean hands to form a cohesive, slightly sticky mixture.
  6. Add 1 cup of the flour to the bowl and mix well, then continue adding the remaining flour a tablespoon at a time until the dough is firm, pliable, and no longer overly sticky.
  7. Lightly flour your work surface and your hands, then divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
  8. Roll each portion into a rope about 1/2 inch thick and 5 to 6 inches long, pressing gently to smooth any cracks.
  9. Arrange the formed chew sticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the sticks are firm to the touch and lightly golden on the edges.
  11. Turn off the oven and, if you want a drier, chewier texture, leave the sticks inside with the door slightly ajar for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  12. Transfer the chew sticks to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving to your dog.

Notes

- Use fully cooked, well-drained lean ground beef to avoid excess grease in the dough.
- For dogs sensitive to wheat, use oat flour in place of whole wheat flour.
- Store cooled chew sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the cooled sticks in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Always break treats into smaller pieces for small dogs or dogs who tend to gulp their food.