Freeze-Dried Raw Beef

Steve's Real Food Raw Freeze-Dried Beef is a complete and balanced raw meal for dogs and cats — made in the USA from grass-fed, grass-finished beef including muscle meat, 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. Formulated to the B.A.R.F. model (80% meat, organ and bone; 15% produce; 5% value-added ingredients), meeting AAFCO nutrient profiles — no synthetic vitamin pack, 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. Lean muscle meat is naturally high in zinc and copper, two trace minerals that work together to support metabolism and tissue repair. At 50.9% crude protein and 33.1% fat, it's nutrient-dense without being excessive, and sits well for active dogs, dogs maintaining weight, and 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 and without synthetics. 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

Source: Steve's Real Food. Grass-fed beef from USDA-verified family ranches in the Pacific Northwest.

Ground Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Ground Beef Bone — the 80% meat, organ and bone fraction. Grass-fed, grass-finished beef raised without added hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. Organ meats provide concentrated vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, zinc, copper and selenium; ground bone delivers naturally occurring calcium.

Broccoli, Carrots, 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.

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.

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

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

Inulin, Taurine, Ground Eggshell — prebiotic fibre for gut health, cardiac-supporting amino acid, and additional calcium.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

As-fed basis. 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. Puppies and kittens under 6 months should be fed the daily amount split across two meals. 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?
It is a complete and balanced diet, formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. It can replace kibble entirely, or be used as a topper — the food is the same either way.

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?
Yes — the recipe meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, including growth. Puppies need proportionally more food per kilo of body weight than adults.

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 80:20 BARF formulation, absence of a synthetic vitamin premix, and cold-pressure + 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.