Beefy Dog Biscuits

I usually make several batches of these as gifts for the dogs of family and friends during the Holidays. Dogs love 'em!

Beefy Dog Biscuits

Mom with cousin Terri's dog Whiskers
(Best dog in the world)

1 cup ground beef

1 cup beef broth

1 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

2 cup whole wheat flour

2 cup cornmeal

1 cup wheat germ

1 tsp salt

Using the paddle blade of a stand mixer stir the ground beef, broth, vegetable oil and eggs together on a low setting until well mixed. Stir the dry ingredients in a bowl then mix them into the wet ingredients. Pat or roll the mixture out to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut to biscuit size. Bake on foil-lined cookie sheets at 350 F for 25 to 35 minutes until solid and slightly crispy. When cool, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes: You can usually purchase smaller amounts of wheat flour in the bulk foods section of the grocery.  Wheat germ is also usually near the natural foods section, in the refrigerator.

I’ve found it easiest to just pat the “dough” out on a piece of waxed butcher paper or another cookie sheet, then use bone-shaped cookie cutters near the edges of the dough and just slide it away from the rest of the dough (peel any excess from around the biscuits after cutting). Transfer the biscuits to the cookie sheets and re-pat the dough to cut more.

This recipe is easiest using a large “stand” mixer, but can be mixed by hand using a large wooden spoon and plenty of “elbow grease.”