Freeze-Dried Raw Beef

Steve's Real Food Raw Freeze-Dried Beef is a complete and balanced raw meal for adult dogs — made in the USA from grass-fed, grass-finished beef including muscle meat, tongue, heart, liver, kidney and ground bone, combined with whole-food produce, raw goat's milk, New Zealand green-lipped mussels, kelp, salmon oil and coconut oil. The full raw meal is formulated first, then freeze-dried whole to lock in raw nutrition in a shelf-stable, scoop-and-serve format. This is an updated recipe: it keeps the same meat, organ and bone foundation, with a vitamin and mineral premix added to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. No grains, no fillers.

Always rehydrate before serving as a meal. Warm water, bone broth or raw goat's milk all work — feeding dry in more than treat-sized amounts can cause digestive discomfort.

WHY THE BEEF RECIPE

Beef is Steve's Real Food's bestseller across the line, and a neutral-energetic protein in the TCM framework — neither warming nor cooling, which makes it suit most dogs regardless of constitution. The beef is grass-fed and grass-finished, sourced from USDA-verified family ranches in the Pacific Northwest. Under this updated recipe, the organ fraction is broadened to include beef tongue alongside heart, liver and kidney, and a vitamin and mineral premix is added to keep the recipe meeting AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. It remains a good fit for adult dogs maintaining weight, and for dogs that don't do well on the stronger energetics of poultry or lamb.

THE MISSING CATEGORY IN SHELF-STABLE DOG FOOD

Shelf-stable dog food in Singapore is almost entirely kibble, and even the better-marketed bags sit on the same foundation — cooked at high temperatures, bulked with starch, and rebuilt to completeness through a synthetic vitamin and mineral premix. The freeze-dried shelf has grown, but much of it is either a kibble-adjacent topper or a "raw-coated" kibble with freeze-dried meat sprayed onto an extruded core.

What's missing is a genuinely raw, complete diet that travels. Steve's Real Food is that format — a full raw meal formulated to BARF ratios, then preserved without heat, with whole ingredients as the primary nutrition base. The nuggets are shelf-stable until opened, rehydrate to a porridge consistency in minutes, and deliver the nutritional profile of a frozen raw meal in a bag that fits in a travel kit.

INGREDIENTS

In market from 13 August 2026. Source: Steve's Real Food.

Ground Beef, Beef Tongue, Beef Kidneys, Beef Liver, Broccoli, Beef Heart, Carrot, Ground Beef Bones, Apples, Romaine Lettuce, Goat's Milk, Premix (Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Salmon Oil, Coconut Oil, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels, Sesame Seeds, Organic Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract.

Ground Beef, Beef Tongue, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Kidneys, Ground Beef Bones — the meat, organ and bone fraction. Grass-fed, grass-finished beef raised without added hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. Tongue is a well-marbled cut that adds to the fat and organ contribution alongside heart, liver and kidney; ground bone delivers naturally occurring calcium.

Broccoli, Carrot, Apples, Romaine Lettuce — the produce fraction. A spread of antioxidants, fibre and plant-derived micronutrients rather than bulk fillers.

Goat's Milk — raw goat's milk from a family farm in Gaston, Oregon. Delivers naturally occurring probiotics and digestive enzymes.

Premix (Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement) — a vitamin and mineral premix added to this updated recipe to keep it meeting AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels — a whole-food source of omega-3 fatty acids and naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin. Supports joint and skin health.

Organic Dried Kelp — the recipe's primary whole-food source of iodine and trace minerals.

Salmon Oil, Coconut Oil, Sesame Seeds — a layered fat profile. EPA and DHA omega-3s from salmon; medium-chain triglycerides from coconut; additional fibre from sesame.

Taurine — an amino acid included both within the premix and as an additional standalone inclusion, supporting cardiac health.

Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), Rosemary Extract — natural-origin antioxidants used to preserve freshness.

Choline Chloride — supports liver function and nutrient metabolism.

INGREDIENT SOURCING

Our beef comes from family ranchers in the heart of the Northwest. The cows graze freely in pastures and are given plenty of space to display natural behaviors. The farm is USDA-verified and shares our belief in an obligation to preserve the environment and treat the animals with the best care. The produce is sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and our goat's milk comes from a family farm in Gaston, Oregon. The premix, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract are commercially sourced nutrient and preservative additions used in this updated recipe.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

As-fed basis. Reflects the updated recipe, in market from 13 August 2026. Source: Steve's Real Food.

HOW TO FEED

Scoop, rehydrate, serve. Measure the daily amount into a clean bowl and add warm water at a ratio of ¾ cup water to every 1 cup of nuggets. Stir and let the liquid absorb for 5–10 minutes, until the food reaches a porridge consistency. Low-sodium bone broth or raw goat's milk can be used in place of water. When switching from kibble or another food, transition gradually over 1–2 weeks.

Cost per day uses the mid-point of each feeding range at $76 per bag. Every dog metabolises food differently — adjust up or down based on activity level, age and body condition.

STORAGE

Keep the bag sealed, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Singapore humidity is the main thing to manage — store in a dry cupboard or pantry, not near a window or in a bathroom-adjacent space. Once opened, use within 4–6 weeks. Unopened shelf life is typically 24 months from manufacture; check the best-by date on the packaging. Handle the nuggets and rehydrated food with the same care as raw meat — wash hands, bowls, and surfaces after each meal. Refrigerate any uneaten rehydrated food and use within 24 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How soon will I see a difference after switching?
Stool changes — smaller, firmer, less odour — are usually the first visible shift, within the first week. Coat and skin improvements typically appear over 4–8 weeks.

Is this a complete meal or a topper?
This recipe is a complete and balanced diet for adult dogs, formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. It can replace kibble entirely for an adult dog, or be used as a topper — the food is the same either way.

Why does this recipe include a vitamin and mineral premix?
Steve's Real Food has added an AAFCO-approved vitamin and mineral premix, which contains some synthetic ingredients, across their diets while they work on reformulating their own supplement blend. It's a company-wide change, not specific to this batch. The meat, organ and bone foundation of the recipe is unchanged, and we'll update this listing if the formulation changes again.

Does this replace routine vet care?
No. A nutrient-dense diet supports overall health, but it is not a substitute for regular check-ups, dental care or prescribed medication.

Is it suitable for senior dogs?
Yes. The rehydrated porridge texture is easy on teeth and slower eaters, and the higher moisture content supports kidney and urinary health. Beef's neutral energetics also suit most older dogs well.

Can I feed this to a puppy?
This formulation is stated as meeting AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. If you're feeding a puppy, our Chicken and Turkey recipes are formulated for all life stages, including growth.

Is raw beef bone safe?
The ground beef bone in this recipe is raw and milled to a fine consistency. A dog's digestive tract is built to handle raw bone — cooked bones are the dangerous ones, because they splinter. Raw, ground, and rehydrated, the bone in this food is safe and digestible.

Why is this one of the more expensive raw options?
The beef is grass-fed and grass-finished, not grain-finished, which is a meaningfully different sourcing standard and more expensive at source. The wider organ range — tongue, heart, liver and kidney — and cold-pressure plus freeze-dry processing also add to cost. What you're paying for is primarily the raw materials.

Can I rotate this with the other Steve's Real Food proteins?
Yes, and rotation is encouraged. Steve's Real Food offers Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Lamu (lamb + emu), Turducken and White Fish in the same freeze-dried format.

Where can I buy Steve's Real Food in Singapore?
Steve's Real Food is available at woofliving.com with free delivery above $49, and in-store at Woof Living, 501 Orchard Road, Wheelock Place #01-K3.