Frozen Raw Beef Entree for Dogs - 18 lb
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Raw Bistro
Frozen Raw Beef Entree for Dogs - 18 lb
Raw Bistro's Beef Entrée starts with 100% grass-fed cattle pastured on Midwest family farms — never given antibiotics, added hormones, or grain — then built out with beef heart, liver, kidney, and ground bone for the nose-to-tail nutrition raw feeders look for. Every batch is mixed in small runs at the brand's own hyper-clean facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, and formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs expected to reach 70 lbs. or more as adults.
- 8 oz. patties in an 18 lb. bulk box thaw individually, so you can feed a complete raw meal or portion a topper without thawing more than you need.
- 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised beef plus organ meat (heart, liver, kidney, bone) and organic green beans, spinach, beets, and blueberries — no grain, antibiotics, or added hormones, ever.
- AAFCO-formulated for all life stages, from growing large-breed puppies through adult and senior dogs.
A raw diet — fresh, uncooked meats and small amounts of vegetables — is the diet dogs evolved to eat, and Raw Bistro's Beef Entrée, a complete frozen raw dog food, builds it around 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle from Midwest family farms that never see added hormones, antibiotics, or grain.
Each 18 lb. bulk box holds 8 oz. patties portioned for easy feeding. Beyond muscle meat, the recipe includes beef heart, liver, kidney, and ground beef bone for the organ-to-muscle ratio raw feeders build a diet around, plus organic green beans, spinach, beets, and blueberries for fiber, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants. Being entirely grain-free and carbohydrate-light, this recipe fits naturally into raw-feeding, paleo-style, and prey-model feeding philosophies for dogs. Every batch is mixed at Raw Bistro's own hyper-clean facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Guaranteed analysis runs 14% crude protein (min), 12% crude fat (min), 1% crude fiber (max), and 70% moisture (max), at 1,760 kcal/kg — about 100 kcal per 2 oz. patty. On a dry-matter basis (accounting for the 70% moisture raw diets naturally carry), that works out to roughly 47% protein and 40% fat — well above what a typical 30%-protein kibble delivers on the same basis.
Thaw patties in the refrigerator and serve as a complete meal, or rotate a portion into your dog's existing diet using Raw Bistro's online feeding calculator to size portions by weight and percentage of total diet. The recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs, so one recipe works from puppy to senior.
Owners feeding Raw Bistro consistently mention how eagerly their dogs take to it, how well it sits with sensitive stomachs, and responsive customer service when questions come up.
Keep frozen until ready to use, and thaw only what you'll feed within a few days. Formulated for all life stages, this recipe suits growing puppies, adult dogs, and seniors alike.
Ingredients: Beef, Beef Heart, Ground Beef Bone, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Organic Green Beans, Organic Spinach, Organic Beets, Organic Blueberries, Organic Walnut Oil, Organic Kelp, Inulin (extract of chicory), Sea Salt, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, and Vitamin D3 Supplement.
Common Questions
How does grass-fed beef in this recipe compare nutritionally to conventional grain-finished beef?
Grass-fed, grass-finished beef consistently tests higher in omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than grain-finished beef, because cattle finished on pasture forage convert plant-based alpha-linolenic acid into longer-chain omega-3s in their tissue, while grain finishing shifts the fat profile toward omega-6. Published USDA and university comparisons typically show grass-fed beef carrying an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio close to 2:1 to 4:1, versus 10:1 or higher in grain-finished beef, and CLA levels roughly 2 to 3 times higher. Grass-fed beef also tends to run leaner overall, with less intramuscular marbling, which is part of why this recipe's guaranteed analysis lands at 12% crude fat minimum rather than the higher fat content typical of grain-finished trim. None of this recipe's cattle receive added hormones or antibiotics, and they're raised on Midwest family farms rather than feedlots, which is the main driver of these fat-profile differences.
What does the organ-to-muscle ratio in this recipe actually do nutritionally?
Beef heart, liver, and kidney are included alongside muscle meat and ground bone to mimic the nutrient balance found in a whole prey animal, which is the model most raw feeders reference. Liver is the densest natural source of retinol (true vitamin A) and B12 in the recipe, kidney contributes selenium, and heart is a concentrated source of taurine and CoQ10, an amino acid and coenzyme respectively that support cardiac muscle function. Ground beef bone supplies the calcium and phosphorus that balance out the phosphorus-heavy muscle and organ meat, which matters because muscle meat alone runs calcium-deficient relative to a dog's requirements. This combination is also what allows the recipe to meet AAFCO's complete-and-balanced standard without relying on a large supplement pack.
How does this recipe fit into a prey-model raw (PMR) or BARF feeding approach?
On a dry-matter basis, this recipe works out to roughly 47% protein and 40% fat, calculated from its 14% crude protein and 12% crude fat minimums against 70% moisture. That macro split sits within the range most PMR and BARF protocols target, which generally call for majority muscle meat, roughly 10% raw bone, and 5-10% organ meat, with liver making up half of the organ portion. Because this is a pre-formulated complete meal rather than a component-only mix, it can be fed as the entire diet or used to fill the muscle-and-organ portion of a home-assembled PMR ratio you're already tracking. It's also formulated to meet AAFCO's nutrient profiles for all life stages, so it doesn't carry the same risk of long-term nutrient gaps that unsupplemented DIY raw diets can have.
Can this beef entree be rotated with or substituted for other proteins in a raw diet?
Yes, rotating proteins is standard practice in raw feeding, and this beef recipe can be swapped in for or alternated with other Raw Bistro protein entrees such as pork, turkey, or chicken formulas on a similar patty-for-patty basis, since each is formulated to the same AAFCO complete-and-balanced standard. No cooking adaptation is needed or recommended here; the patties are meant to be thawed in the refrigerator and served raw, since cooking would denature some of the enzymes and heat-sensitive nutrients the raw format is built around. If you're mixing proteins across recipes, keep total daily calories consistent using body weight rather than volume, since fat content varies slightly recipe to recipe. Introduce a new protein gradually over 5 to 7 days to watch for stool changes, which is common practice when adding any new protein source to a dog's diet.
What do the Organic, Grass-Fed, and Pasture-Raised claims on this product actually guarantee?
The Organic certification means the cattle were raised without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMO feed and were never given antibiotics or added hormones, verified through USDA-accredited third-party certifiers who audit the farms annually. 100% Grass-Fed means the cattle's diet was grass and forage from birth to slaughter, not just grass-started and grain-finished, which is a distinction worth checking on other products since USDA's older grass-fed label allowed some grain finishing before the standard was tightened. Pasture-Raised confirms continuous outdoor grazing access rather than confinement feeding. Because these are third-party certifications rather than marketing copy, you can look up the certifying body and farm audit records if you want to verify the claims independently rather than relying on the label alone.
Why does this recipe come in an 18 lb. bulk box of patties instead of individual packs?
The 18 lb. box is built for households feeding raw long-term, since it breaks down into 8 oz. patties that store flat in a chest freezer and thaw one or two at a time without needing to break into a larger frozen block. At 100 kcal per 2 oz., an 8 oz. patty delivers 400 kcal, which makes portioning by body weight straightforward using Raw Bistro's feeding calculator rather than estimating from a large frozen chub. Buying in the 18 lb. format is also the more economical way to feed raw daily, since smaller trial-size packs cost more per pound. Keep the box frozen and only thaw what you'll use within a few days, since raw patties should be refrigerated and fed promptly once thawed rather than refrozen.
How does the protein and fat content here compare to typical kibble on an equal basis?
This recipe's guaranteed analysis of 14% crude protein and 12% crude fat looks lower than kibble's typical 25-30% protein and 12-18% fat until you account for moisture; raw food carries 70% moisture versus kibble's roughly 10%, so the comparison has to be made on a dry-matter basis to be meaningful. Once moisture is removed from the math, this recipe runs about 47% protein and 40% fat dry-matter, compared to a typical 30%-protein kibble, which is a substantially higher protein and fat density per pound of actual food solids. Calorie content here is 1,760 kcal/kg, delivered through named organ meats and muscle meat rather than plant proteins or rendered meat meals, which is a common source of protein dilution in dry kibble formulas. This is why raw feeders typically feed smaller portions by weight than kibble portions for the same dog.
Each 18 lb. bulk box holds 8 oz. patties portioned for easy feeding. Beyond muscle meat, the recipe includes beef heart, liver, kidney, and ground beef bone for the organ-to-muscle ratio raw feeders build a diet around, plus organic green beans, spinach, beets, and blueberries for fiber, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants. Being entirely grain-free and carbohydrate-light, this recipe fits naturally into raw-feeding, paleo-style, and prey-model feeding philosophies for dogs. Every batch is mixed at Raw Bistro's own hyper-clean facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Guaranteed analysis runs 14% crude protein (min), 12% crude fat (min), 1% crude fiber (max), and 70% moisture (max), at 1,760 kcal/kg — about 100 kcal per 2 oz. patty. On a dry-matter basis (accounting for the 70% moisture raw diets naturally carry), that works out to roughly 47% protein and 40% fat — well above what a typical 30%-protein kibble delivers on the same basis.
Thaw patties in the refrigerator and serve as a complete meal, or rotate a portion into your dog's existing diet using Raw Bistro's online feeding calculator to size portions by weight and percentage of total diet. The recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs, so one recipe works from puppy to senior.
Owners feeding Raw Bistro consistently mention how eagerly their dogs take to it, how well it sits with sensitive stomachs, and responsive customer service when questions come up.
- "Because their food is such high quality, I'm totally confident my two dogs are getting the nutrition they need, and they absolutely love it!" — Jean S., Verified Buyer
- "Our dog Maddie has a sensitive system and Raw Bistro is perfect for her... We've tried other products and it's not the same." — Jan B., Verified Buyer
- "My dog LOVES her Raw Bistro and I love knowing she's getting the quality nutrition her body needs to thrive!" — Sheila, Verified Buyer
Keep frozen until ready to use, and thaw only what you'll feed within a few days. Formulated for all life stages, this recipe suits growing puppies, adult dogs, and seniors alike.
Ingredients: Beef, Beef Heart, Ground Beef Bone, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Organic Green Beans, Organic Spinach, Organic Beets, Organic Blueberries, Organic Walnut Oil, Organic Kelp, Inulin (extract of chicory), Sea Salt, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, and Vitamin D3 Supplement.
Common Questions
How does grass-fed beef in this recipe compare nutritionally to conventional grain-finished beef?
Grass-fed, grass-finished beef consistently tests higher in omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than grain-finished beef, because cattle finished on pasture forage convert plant-based alpha-linolenic acid into longer-chain omega-3s in their tissue, while grain finishing shifts the fat profile toward omega-6. Published USDA and university comparisons typically show grass-fed beef carrying an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio close to 2:1 to 4:1, versus 10:1 or higher in grain-finished beef, and CLA levels roughly 2 to 3 times higher. Grass-fed beef also tends to run leaner overall, with less intramuscular marbling, which is part of why this recipe's guaranteed analysis lands at 12% crude fat minimum rather than the higher fat content typical of grain-finished trim. None of this recipe's cattle receive added hormones or antibiotics, and they're raised on Midwest family farms rather than feedlots, which is the main driver of these fat-profile differences.
What does the organ-to-muscle ratio in this recipe actually do nutritionally?
Beef heart, liver, and kidney are included alongside muscle meat and ground bone to mimic the nutrient balance found in a whole prey animal, which is the model most raw feeders reference. Liver is the densest natural source of retinol (true vitamin A) and B12 in the recipe, kidney contributes selenium, and heart is a concentrated source of taurine and CoQ10, an amino acid and coenzyme respectively that support cardiac muscle function. Ground beef bone supplies the calcium and phosphorus that balance out the phosphorus-heavy muscle and organ meat, which matters because muscle meat alone runs calcium-deficient relative to a dog's requirements. This combination is also what allows the recipe to meet AAFCO's complete-and-balanced standard without relying on a large supplement pack.
How does this recipe fit into a prey-model raw (PMR) or BARF feeding approach?
On a dry-matter basis, this recipe works out to roughly 47% protein and 40% fat, calculated from its 14% crude protein and 12% crude fat minimums against 70% moisture. That macro split sits within the range most PMR and BARF protocols target, which generally call for majority muscle meat, roughly 10% raw bone, and 5-10% organ meat, with liver making up half of the organ portion. Because this is a pre-formulated complete meal rather than a component-only mix, it can be fed as the entire diet or used to fill the muscle-and-organ portion of a home-assembled PMR ratio you're already tracking. It's also formulated to meet AAFCO's nutrient profiles for all life stages, so it doesn't carry the same risk of long-term nutrient gaps that unsupplemented DIY raw diets can have.
Can this beef entree be rotated with or substituted for other proteins in a raw diet?
Yes, rotating proteins is standard practice in raw feeding, and this beef recipe can be swapped in for or alternated with other Raw Bistro protein entrees such as pork, turkey, or chicken formulas on a similar patty-for-patty basis, since each is formulated to the same AAFCO complete-and-balanced standard. No cooking adaptation is needed or recommended here; the patties are meant to be thawed in the refrigerator and served raw, since cooking would denature some of the enzymes and heat-sensitive nutrients the raw format is built around. If you're mixing proteins across recipes, keep total daily calories consistent using body weight rather than volume, since fat content varies slightly recipe to recipe. Introduce a new protein gradually over 5 to 7 days to watch for stool changes, which is common practice when adding any new protein source to a dog's diet.
What do the Organic, Grass-Fed, and Pasture-Raised claims on this product actually guarantee?
The Organic certification means the cattle were raised without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMO feed and were never given antibiotics or added hormones, verified through USDA-accredited third-party certifiers who audit the farms annually. 100% Grass-Fed means the cattle's diet was grass and forage from birth to slaughter, not just grass-started and grain-finished, which is a distinction worth checking on other products since USDA's older grass-fed label allowed some grain finishing before the standard was tightened. Pasture-Raised confirms continuous outdoor grazing access rather than confinement feeding. Because these are third-party certifications rather than marketing copy, you can look up the certifying body and farm audit records if you want to verify the claims independently rather than relying on the label alone.
Why does this recipe come in an 18 lb. bulk box of patties instead of individual packs?
The 18 lb. box is built for households feeding raw long-term, since it breaks down into 8 oz. patties that store flat in a chest freezer and thaw one or two at a time without needing to break into a larger frozen block. At 100 kcal per 2 oz., an 8 oz. patty delivers 400 kcal, which makes portioning by body weight straightforward using Raw Bistro's feeding calculator rather than estimating from a large frozen chub. Buying in the 18 lb. format is also the more economical way to feed raw daily, since smaller trial-size packs cost more per pound. Keep the box frozen and only thaw what you'll use within a few days, since raw patties should be refrigerated and fed promptly once thawed rather than refrozen.
How does the protein and fat content here compare to typical kibble on an equal basis?
This recipe's guaranteed analysis of 14% crude protein and 12% crude fat looks lower than kibble's typical 25-30% protein and 12-18% fat until you account for moisture; raw food carries 70% moisture versus kibble's roughly 10%, so the comparison has to be made on a dry-matter basis to be meaningful. Once moisture is removed from the math, this recipe runs about 47% protein and 40% fat dry-matter, compared to a typical 30%-protein kibble, which is a substantially higher protein and fat density per pound of actual food solids. Calorie content here is 1,760 kcal/kg, delivered through named organ meats and muscle meat rather than plant proteins or rendered meat meals, which is a common source of protein dilution in dry kibble formulas. This is why raw feeders typically feed smaller portions by weight than kibble portions for the same dog.
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