Yes, in moderation and cooked. Kale is nutritious for dogs — it provides vitamins A, C and K, calcium and fibre. However, kale is a cruciferous vegetable and contains compounds that can interfere with thyroid function and cause gas if eaten in very large quantities or raw. The amounts in this recipe (around 35g per serving) are safe. Always serve kale cooked, not raw, and keep it as part of a varied diet rather than a daily staple.

Is potato safe for dogs?

Cooked plain potato is safe and digestible for dogs. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin C and B6. Never feed raw potato — it contains solanine which is toxic to dogs. Avoid potato skins in large quantities as they contain higher solanine levels. Plain boiled or mashed potato (no butter, no salt, no cream) is perfectly dog-safe.

Stamppot is a traditional Dutch dish of mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables — most commonly kale (boerenkool), sauerkraut, or endive. It is the Netherlands' quintessential winter comfort food, historically eaten by Dutch farmers to survive cold winters. The word literally means 'stamp pot' — referring to the stamping/mashing process.

Dutch Boerenkool Stamppot for Dogs

Name: Dutch Boerenkool Stamppot for Dogs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 400g lean minced beef; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 150g kale (curly or flat), chopped; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil; ½ cup unsalted beef or chicken broth (for mashing); ¼ tsp eggshell calcium powder per serving

🛒 Ingredients

400gLean minced beef
4 mediumPotatoes, peeled and cubed
150gKale (curly or flat), tough stems removed, chopped
2 mediumCarrots, diced
1 tbspOlive oil or coconut oil
½ cupUnsalted beef or chicken broth (for mashing — add more for softer consistency)
¼ tspEggshell calcium powder per serving
½–1 tspSalmon or sardine oil per serving (stir in cold after cooking — omega-3 DHA/EPA for coat, brain & joint health)

⚠️ What Traditional Stamppot Has That Dogs Can't Have

Rookworst sausage — very high in salt and preservatives
Mustard — can cause GI irritation in dogs
Butter and cream — high fat; replaced with olive oil and broth here
Salt and pepper — no added salt; just a tiny optional pinch of pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Boil the Potatoes and Carrots

Place the cubed potatoes and diced carrots in a large pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook for 18–20 minutes until completely tender — a fork should slide through without any resistance. Drain well.

Cook the Kale

While the potatoes are boiling, steam or blanch the chopped kale in a separate pan for 5–6 minutes until completely tender and bright green. Drain and squeeze out as much excess water as possible — this stops the mash going watery.

Brown the Beef

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 8–10 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining. If using regular mince rather than lean, drain any excess fat from the pan before adding to the mash.

Mash and Combine

Return the drained potatoes and carrots to the pot. Add the broth and mash until smooth — the Dutch like it quite creamy and lump-free. Fold in the drained kale and the cooked beef mince. Stir everything together until well combined. This is the "stampen" step — traditionally done vigorously with a potato masher.

Cool and Serve

Cool completely to room temperature before serving. Add ¼ tsp eggshell calcium powder per serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stamppot actually tastes better the next day as the flavours meld — your dog will agree.

🧊 Freeze in Portions

Stamppot freezes beautifully. Portion into muffin tins or silicone moulds and freeze for up to 2 months. Pop out individual frozen portions and thaw overnight in the fridge — perfect for busy days when you don't have time to cook.

🔬 Why This Recipe Works

Potato — highly digestible carbohydrate, good source of potassium and vitamin B6
Kale (cooked) — excellent source of vitamins A, C and K; calcium; cooking deactivates goitrogens
Carrots — beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor), natural prebiotics, low-calorie fibre
Lean beef — rich in iron, zinc and B12; excellent protein for active dogs
Olive oil — anti-inflammatory oleic acid; heart-healthy monounsaturated fat
Eggshell calcium — corrects the phosphorus-heavy balance of meat-based meals

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📊 Nutrition Per Serving

Approx. per serving (4 servings total)

310

Calories

26g

Protein

10g

Fat

28g

Carbs

Fiber

High

Iron & Zinc

💪 Best For

Active medium to large dogs with high energy needs. The potato and beef combination makes this one of the most calorie-complete world kitchen recipes on the site.

✅ Good For

Active dogs · Working dogs · Large breeds · Winter months · Batch cooking

⚠️ Note on Kale

Kale is safe in this quantity but don't serve it daily long-term. Rotate with other greens like spinach, green beans or carrots.

🐟 Don't Forget Omega-3

Olive oil provides omega-9 (heart-healthy) — not omega-3. This recipe needs fish oil to be fully balanced.

Add ½–1 tsp salmon or sardine oil per serving, cold, after cooking. Never heat fish oil — it oxidises. Covers DHA and EPA for coat, brain and joint health.

✅ What This Recipe Covers

Protein (beef) · Calcium (eggshell) · Iron & Zinc (beef) · Vitamins A, C, K (kale) · Beta-carotene (carrot) · Potassium & B6 (potato) · Omega-9 (olive oil)

➕ Add: Salmon oil (omega-3) · If fed daily as sole diet, consider a canine multivitamin for vitamin D and iodine.

Dutch Boerenkool Stamppot

The Dutch Winter Dish — Now for Your Dog