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Beef & Vegetable Recipe in Broth Minced Wet Dog Food
Simply Nourish

Beef & Vegetable Recipe in Broth Minced Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 18, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a minced wet food for adult dogs that uses beef as the primary protein source, with additional chicken plus pumpkin, sweet potato, and rice for carbohydrates and fiber. It’s formulated to be a complete and balanced maintenance diet, and its broth-based texture can work well for dogs who enjoy moist, palatable meals.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

This canned beef and vegetable recipe is a complete and balanced wet food for adult dogs, suitable for most healthy adults as a primary diet or mixed with dry food. It offers moderate protein and fat levels with high moisture, which can help support hydration in dogs that don’t drink much on their own. It’s a straightforward, grain-inclusive option without peas or lentils, using common meats and simple carb sources.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 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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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it can be fed as a complete diet.
  • Beef is the first ingredient, providing a named animal protein source dogs generally enjoy.
  • High moisture content can help support hydration, especially in dogs that prefer wet food.
  • Uses pumpkin, sweet potato, and rice as simple carbohydrate and fiber sources rather than pulses.

Considerations

  • Contains both beef and chicken, so it’s not ideal for dogs with allergies to those proteins.
  • The protein level is on the modest side for a wet food, so very active or underweight dogs may need careful portioning or a higher-protein option.
  • Guar gum is used as a thickener, which can cause mild stool changes in a few sensitive dogs.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Water, Chicken, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Rice, Natural Flavor (Yeast Extract), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin B12 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
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
03
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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04
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is used in pet foods primarily as a fiber-rich carbohydrate and moisture source that can help regulate digestion and firm up loose stools or add bulk for softer stools, and it provides beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats. It is safe and beneficial when plain cooked or canned (not spiced or sweetened pie filling), should be fed in moderation as a supplement rather than a primary food, and introduced gradually since large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with absorption of some medications.
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05
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
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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)
2.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
80.00%
Low High
974
kcal / Kg
277
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Minced
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
Simply NourishAE Beef & Vegetable Recipe in Broth Minced Adult Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Brand

Simply Nourish is a PetSmart-exclusive, proprietary pet food brand introduced in 2011. It offers dry and wet foods, meal toppers, and treats for dogs and cats. Current ranges include Original, Source, and Limited Ingredient Diet, plus a dog-only Fresh Market frozen line.

Price tier $$$

Manufacturer

Company name PetSmart LLC
Founded 1986
Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing oversight

PetSmart does not manufacture Simply Nourish itself; production is handled by third-party suppliers, and the manufacturer and country of production vary by product.

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 Simply Nourish Beef & Vegetable Recipe in Broth Minced 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 Simply Nourish ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Simply Nourish. 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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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. 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.