1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper—don’t use wax paper, it’ll smoke!
2. Make sure your brown rice is completely cooked and cooled, and your peas are soft and mashable.
3. Mash peas with a fork until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining—dogs love variety in their treats.
4. Mix ground lamb, brown rice, mashed peas, shredded carrots, egg, and chopped parsley until evenly combined and mixture holds together.
5. Use your hands to shape into walnut-sized balls, placing them on your prepared baking sheet with space between each one.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes until cooked through and firm to the touch—lamb must be completely cooked for dog safety.
7. Cool completely before serving (if your pup can wait that long).

Notes:

• Always cook lamb thoroughly—no pink should remain for dog safety
• Amber prefers these at room temperature, but they’re great chilled from the fridge too
• If mixture feels too wet, add more cooked rice one tablespoon at a time

Storage Tips:

• Store in refrigerator in airtight container for up to 5 days
• Freeze individual meatballs for up to 3 months—perfect for portion control
• Don’t leave out on counter—meat spoils quickly without preservatives

What Makes This Recipe Special:

These meatballs deliver high-quality, easily digestible protein from lamb that’s perfect for dogs with chicken sensitivities, combined with brown rice for sustained energy and fiber. The mashed peas and carrots add natural vitamins A and C while creating a more complex, satisfying texture than simple meat treats, supporting overall health and wellness.

Mix It Up (Dog-Safe Variations):

• Joint Support Version: Add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for omega-3 fatty acids (great for senior dogs like Amber)
• Training Size Mini Balls: Roll into marble-sized portions for rapid-fire training rewards
• Grain-Free Version: Substitute brown rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for sensitive stomachs