Doggie "bowl" Plate Recipe
Rice, chili mac (pick your dog: beef or Portuguese sausage)
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Ingredients
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Base
Chili Mac
Method
Prepare the Rice
- 1
Prepare the Chili Mac
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 cup of macaroni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In the same pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
- 4
Brown the Meat
Add 1 lb of ground beef (or Portuguese sausage) to the pot. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Stir in 2 cups of beef broth, 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1 tbs of chili powder, 1 tsp of cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Add Pasta
Once the mixture is simmering, stir in the cooked macaroni pasta. Allow it to cook together for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble the Bowl
- 7
Serve
In a large dog bowl or plate, layer the cooked rice at the bottom. Top with the chili mac mixture. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving to your furry friend.

