Rinse the rice. Measure your rice and rinse under cool water until it runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and keeps the final mix fluffy.

Cook the rice. In a pot, combine 1 cup of white rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Brown the beef. In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, add the lean ground beef. Break it up with a spatula and cook until fully browned. Drain off excess fat. If your dog needs fewer calories, rinse the cooked beef briefly with hot water to remove more fat.

Add peas. Stir in 1 to 1.5 cups of peas. If frozen, add them straight in and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender. If fresh, cook until bright green and soft.

Combine. Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the beef and peas. Stir to combine. If it seems dry, add a splash of water or low-sodium broth until it reaches a moist, scoopable texture.

Cool completely. Spread the mix on a sheet pan or in a shallow dish to cool quickly. This helps prevent overcooking and keeps texture nice.

Portion. Divide into containers based on your dog’s size and daily needs. Label with the date.

Optional supplements. Once the food is completely cool, mix in a vet-recommended dog multivitamin and omega-3 oil according to directions. Do not add supplements while hot.