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Simmered Beef & Potato Stew Wet Dog Food
Nutro

Simmered Beef & Potato Stew Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free, chunks-in-gravy wet food for adult dogs, featuring beef and chicken as the main animal protein sources with potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots for added carbohydrates and fiber. The moderate protein and fat levels make it a relatively light, stew-style option that can work as a complete meal or tasty topper for many adult dogs. Its simple stew texture can be appealing for dogs with fussier appetites or those who do better on softer foods.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.5 out of 10

Strong Choice

Overall, this is a solid-quality grain-free wet food for adult dogs, built around named meat ingredients like beef, chicken, and beef liver. The formula offers a reasonable protein level for a wet diet, with vegetables and pea fiber contributing to digestible carbohydrates and fiber. It should suit many healthy adult dogs, though it does contain common protein allergens (beef, chicken, egg), so it’s not ideal for dogs with known sensitivities to those ingredients.

Nutritional profile 8.6
Ingredient composition 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Sensitive Stomach
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Named animal proteins (beef, chicken, beef liver) appear early in the ingredient list, providing good-quality, varied amino acid sources.
  • Grain-free carbohydrates from potatoes and vegetables, plus pea fiber, offer digestible energy and help support normal stool quality.
  • Wet, stew-style texture can be useful for dogs who need extra moisture or have trouble chewing dry kibble.
  • Free from artificial colors and flavors, which some owners prefer to avoid, and uses vitamin/mineral supplements to help round out the nutrient profile.

Considerations

  • Contains beef, chicken, pork broth, and egg, which are common triggers for food allergies in some dogs; not a good fit if your dog reacts to any of these proteins.
  • As a grain-free formula using pea fiber, it may warrant extra discussion with your vet if you have a breed at higher risk for heart disease, especially if combined with other legume-heavy foods.
  • Calorie density is modest for a wet food (about 91 kcal per tray), so larger or very active dogs may need multiple trays per day to meet their energy needs.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Chicken Broth, Pork Broth, Potatoes, Chicken, Tomatoes, Beef Liver, Carrots, Animal Plasma, Tapioca Starch, Dried Egg Product, Pea Fiber, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dried Tomatoes, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Proteinate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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02
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
03
Pork Broth
Pork broth is typically used in pet foods and treats as a flavoring, palatant and moisture enhancer to improve aroma and encourage eating, and may contribute small amounts of protein, fat and minerals depending on preparation. It can help increase palatability and hydration, but owners should watch for high sodium or fat content and added seasonings (e.g., onion, garlic, or other additives) and avoid it for pets on sodium‑ or fat‑restricted diets or with pork sensitivities.
04
Potato
Potato is commonly used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate source and functional binder, supplying starch, fiber, and modest amounts of vitamins (B6, C) and potassium—often included as cooked or dehydrated flakes, starch, or protein concentrates. While it provides energy and helps formulate grain‑free recipes, potatoes are not a primary protein for dogs or cats (and are not nutritionally required for obligate‑carnivore cats), can contribute to excess calories or affect blood glucose in diabetic animals, and must be cooked and free of green skins or sprouts to avoid solanine toxicity; allergies are uncommon but possible.
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05
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
8.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
3.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
82.00%
Low High
914
kcal / Kg
91
kcal / Tray
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Gravy
Food type Wet

Brand

Nutro is a natural-leaning dog and cat food brand from Mars Petcare positioned as a premium, ingredient-focused line. It emphasizes non-GMO ingredients where possible, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and simple ingredient lists. Nutro offers grain-inclusive and grain-free lines and markets itself to pet owners seeking more natural, wholesome recipes at a premium but broadly accessible price point.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Mars Petcare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1935
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Tennessee and other Mars Petcare facilities
Manufacturing oversight

Mars Petcare operates large-scale manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America with formal quality and food safety systems modeled on human food standards. Facilities follow HACCP-based programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and are routinely audited for compliance with local regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA and USDA in the U.S., FEDIAF-related standards in Europe). Mars maintains in‑house research and development centers, employs veterinarians and pet nutrition scientists, and conducts digestibility and palatability studies and AAFCO feeding trials for many of its complete-and-balanced diets.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Nutro Simmered Beef & Potato Stew Wet Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Nutro ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Nutro. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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