Beef & Carrot Mini Meatballs

Bite-sized meatballs made with plain lean ground beef and finely grated carrot. They are deliberately much smaller than human meatballs so they work as an occasional treat or training reward.

Small plainly cooked beef and carrot dog meatballs with visible carrot flecks on a baking tray
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy

Kyo's Kitchen recipe card

Beef & Carrot Mini Meatballs

Makes About 30 small meatballs · 35 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 300 g plain lean ground beef, no seasoning
  • 1 medium carrot, finely grated (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup (about 50 g) rolled oats or oat flour
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. 2Mix the ground beef, grated carrot, oats and egg in a bowl until evenly combined. Add nothing else — no salt, seasoning or gravy.
  3. 3Roll the mixture into small marble-sized balls, roughly 2 cm across, and space them out on the tray.
  4. 4Bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked through with no pink in the middle. Cut one open to check.
  5. 5Lift the meatballs onto a plate lined with kitchen paper so excess fat drains away.
  6. 6Cool completely before serving, and break larger ones in half for small dogs.

Storage

  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze on a tray until firm, then transfer to a sealed bag and keep for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge, not on the counter.
  • Throw away anything left out at room temperature for more than a couple of hours — cooked meat spoils quickly.

Serving considerations

  • These meatballs are an occasional treat, not a meal and not a complete and balanced diet.
  • Portions depend on your dog's size, health and normal diet — keep treats to a small share of daily intake.
  • Use plain beef only: no onion, garlic, salt, seasoning, gravy or processed meat such as sausage or burgers.
  • Rich, fatty meat can upset some dogs, so drain the fat well and start with a small amount.

Ingredient safety notes

This guide is for general educational purposes and isn't a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. If your dog has eaten something potentially toxic or is showing concerning symptoms, contact a veterinarian promptly.

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