These homemade Beef Garlic Bones are a simple budget-friendly dog treat made with rye flour, water, garlic, parsley, and no- or low-salt beef broth. If you want a crisp biscuit-style treat without a mile-long ingredient list, this is an easy batch to mix, roll, cut, and bake at home.
One important note before you start: garlic is widely listed as unsafe for dogs. The ASPCA advises that garlic is toxic to dogs, so talk with your veterinarian before making or serving treats that include it. If you’d rather skip it entirely, use one of the garlic-free variations below.
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- 🛠️ How to Make Beef Garlic Bones
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- 🛡️ Safety Information
- 📦 Storage
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Materials You’ll Need
- 6 1/2 cups rye flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 4 tablespoons parsley
- 2 cups no/low salt beef broth
Tools/Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Work surface for kneading
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters or knife
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack or cooling area
How to Make Beef Garlic Bones
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Skim all fat and oils from the beef broth before adding it to the dough.
- Combine the rye flour, water, garlic, parsley, and no- or low-salt beef broth in a large bowl.
- Mix until the dough comes together, adding a little more flour or water as needed until you have a firm but sticky dough.
- Knead the dough on a rye-floured surface until smooth.
- Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Arrange the shapes on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are browned.
- Let the biscuits cool completely. For extra crunchy cookies, let them cool overnight.
Customization Ideas
- Skip the garlic: If you want a safer homemade biscuit option, leave out the garlic and replace that small amount with a little extra parsley or flour to keep the dough workable.
- Change the shape: Use bone cutters for gifting, or cut simple squares if you just want a fast everyday training treat.
- Make smaller treats: Roll and cut smaller pieces, then start checking for doneness a little earlier so they do not overbake.
- Try another homemade dog treat: If you want more biscuit ideas, see Beefy Doggie Bones (Biscuits) or Chicken Beef Canine Crunchers.
How to Use Beef Garlic Bones
- Use them as an occasional homemade biscuit-style treat.
- Break larger pieces into smaller rewards for training.
- Package a few in a simple cellophane bag for a dog-lover gift, provided the recipient is comfortable with the ingredient list.
- Because these bake up crisp, they work best once fully cooled.
Safety Information
- Garlic is included in the original formula, but garlic is also commonly listed as unsafe for dogs. Check with your veterinarian before serving these.
- Use no-salt or low-salt beef broth, exactly as written.
- Skim all fat and oils from the broth before mixing the dough.
- Let the biscuits cool completely before serving.
- Choose a treat size that matches your dog’s size and chewing habits.
- If your dog has food sensitivities or a medically restricted diet, ask your veterinarian before introducing homemade treats.
Storage
- After the biscuits are fully cooled, store them in a clean airtight container.
- For best quality, keep pet treats in a cool, dry place.
- If your kitchen runs warm or humid, refrigerating the finished biscuits is the safer option.
- Discard any treats that develop an off odor, visible mold, or softness from moisture.
Estimated Cost
Estimated cost: $5.50 per batch, based on common grocery pricing for rye flour, dried parsley, garlic, and a portion of one carton of low-sodium beef broth. Actual cost will vary by brand, package size, and whether you already have the dry ingredients on hand.
🛍️ Need Help Finding Everything?
- Rye flour at Walmart
- Rye flour on Amazon
- Dried parsley at Walmart
- Dried parsley on Amazon
- Garlic at Walmart
- Garlic on Amazon
- Low-sodium beef broth at Walmart
- Low-sodium beef broth on Amazon
Frequently Asked Questions about Beef Garlic Bones
Yes. If you want to stay closer to current pet-safety guidance, leave the garlic out. You may need a little extra rye flour or a splash of water to keep the dough firm but sticky.
That keeps the treat closer to the original method and helps you avoid loading a homemade dog biscuit with unnecessary sodium. It also gives you better control over what goes into the batch.
Yes. The original directions specifically say to skim all fat and oils from the broth before adding it. That step helps keep the dough cleaner to work with and avoids adding extra grease.
Roll it to 1/4 inch thick. That measurement is part of the original method and helps the biscuits bake through while still getting crisp around the edges.
Bake them at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until the edges are browned. If you cut very small shapes, start checking a bit sooner.
Letting them cool overnight helps them become extra crunchy. If you prefer a firmer biscuit texture, that extra cooling time is worth it.
Absolutely. The directions say to cut them into desired shapes, so bones, squares, circles, or small training-size bites all work.
Adjust it the way the original method suggests: add a little flour or water as needed until you get a firm but sticky dough. Add small amounts, not a heroic splash.
Yes. Once they are fully cooled, you can freeze them in a tightly sealed container or freezer bag and thaw a few at a time as needed.
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Beef Garlic Bones
Equipment
Materials
- 6 ½ cups rye flour
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 4 tablespoons parsley
- 2 cups no/low salt beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Skim all fat and oils from the beef broth before adding it to the dough.
- Mix the rye flour, water, garlic, parsley, and beef broth together in a large bowl.
- Add a little more flour or water as needed until a firm but sticky dough is formed.
- Knead the dough on a rye-floured surface until smooth.
- Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the edges are browned.
- Let cool overnight for extra crunchy cookies.
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- This recipe includes garlic as written in the original formula.
- Garlic is widely listed as unsafe for dogs, so consult your veterinarian before making or serving these treats.
- Use no-salt or low-salt beef broth.
- Skim all fat and oils from the broth before mixing the dough.
- Estimated cost reflects consumable ingredients only and will vary by brand and package size.
