Merrick Slow-Cooked Grain-Free Texas Style Beef Wet Dog Food | 12.7 oz (Case of 12)

Merrick Slow-Cooked Grain Free Texas Style Beef is a wet dog food formulated for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes, built around real deboned beef slow-cooked and braised with natural smoke flavor. The slow-cooking process and authentic barbecue-style profile set this recipe apart from standard wet food formats, making it a practical option for selective eaters or owners looking to add variety and palatability to their dog's feeding routine. Grain-free and complete, it functions as a daily meal or as a premium topper over dry kibble.

Quick Product Snapshot

Why Pet Owners Choose This Food

• Real deboned beef is the first ingredient - slow-cooked and braised for a distinct texture and flavor profile not found in standard wet food formats
• Natural smoke flavor delivers an authentic barbecue-style taste that appeals to dogs that are selective about standard wet food recipes
• Grain-free formula with no corn, wheat, or soy - suitable for dogs with common grain sensitivities
• Sweet potatoes, green beans, dried peas, and dried tomato provide natural carbohydrate sources, fiber, and micronutrients
• Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed oil support healthy skin and coat condition
• Versatile feeding format - works as a complete daily meal or as a high-palatability topper over dry kibble
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen with no artificial preservatives or colors

Ingredient Transparency

The recipe leads with deboned beef, followed by beef broth and vegetable broth as primary moisture and flavor sources. Beef liver adds organ-based nutrition and palatability, while sweet potatoes provide a natural carbohydrate base. Green beans, dried peas, and dried tomato contribute fiber and micronutrients. Natural smoke flavor is used to achieve the barbecue-style profile - no artificial flavors are included. Salmon oil and flaxseed oil deliver omega-3 fatty acids. The formula contains no corn, wheat, soy, or artificial preservatives or colors. All ingredients are sourced and the product is crafted in the USA at Merrick's Hereford, TX facility.

Nutritional Positioning

This wet dog food delivers 8.0% crude protein (min.) and 2.0% crude fat (min.), supported by 82.0% moisture content. The lower fat level compared to higher meat-content recipes reflects the vegetable-inclusive formulation and slow-cooked format. High moisture content at 82% contributes meaningfully to daily fluid intake. This recipe meets the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult dog maintenance and is positioned as a complete and balanced daily meal - though it is also commonly used as a high-palatability topper.

Texture, Palatability, and Feeding Experience

The Texas Style Beef format features slow-cooked, braised beef pieces in a savory broth with vegetable inclusions. The slow-cooking process produces a tender, pull-apart beef texture that differs from standard pate or chunk-in-gravy wet food formats. The natural smoke flavor creates a distinctive aroma that can appeal to dogs that have become less interested in conventional wet food recipes. Serving at room temperature improves palatability compared to refrigerated portions.

Feeding Guidance and Portion Use

Can be served as a complete meal or as a premium topper over dry kibble. Typical daily feeding guidelines by body weight: 10-20 lbs - 3/4 to 1-1/4 cans; 20-40 lbs - 1-1/4 to 2 cans; 40-60 lbs - 2 to 2-3/4 cans; 60-80 lbs - 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cans; 80-100 lbs - 3-1/4 to 4 cans. Adjust based on your dog's individual metabolism and activity level. When transitioning from another food, introduce gradually over 7 days. Always provide fresh water alongside meals.

Safety, Storage, and Handling

Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. After opening, cover and refrigerate unused portions and use within 3 days. Serve at room temperature for best palatability. Always provide fresh water. Keep out of reach of children. If your dog has a known health condition or dietary restriction, consult your veterinarian before changing their diet.

Product Highlights

• Real deboned beef as the first ingredient
• Slow-cooked and braised for a distinct texture
• Natural smoke flavor - no artificial flavors
• Grain-free - no corn, wheat, or soy
• Complete and balanced for adult dogs of all breeds
• Sweet potatoes, green beans, peas, and tomato
• Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed oil
• Serves as a complete meal or premium kibble topper
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen

Merrick Slow-Cooked Grain Free Texas Style Beef offers dog owners a grain-free wet food option built around real deboned beef prepared using a slow-cooking process that produces a distinct braised texture and authentic barbecue-style flavor. The natural smoke profile and versatile feeding format make it a practical choice for owners managing palatability challenges or looking to add variety to their dog's daily feeding routine.

Product Specifications

Commercial

• Brand: Merrick
• Product Line: Slow-Cooked Grain Free
• Recipe: Texas Style Beef
• SKU: 022808284000
• Barcode: 022808284000
• Can Size: 12.7 oz
• Case Quantity: 12 cans

Physical

• Package Size: 12.7 oz per can
• Case Weight: 15 lbs.
• Form: Wet food
• Texture: Slow-cooked, braised

Nutritional

• Primary Protein: Deboned Beef
• Crude Protein (min.): 8.0%
• Crude Fat (min.): 2.0%
• Crude Fiber (max.): 1.0%
• Moisture (max.): 82.0%

Dietary

• Grain-Free: Yes - no corn, wheat, or soy
• Artificial Additive-Free: No artificial preservatives or colors

Suitability

• Life Stage: Adult
• Breed Size: All breeds and sizes
• AAFCO Statement: Meets nutritional levels for adult dog maintenance

Manufacturing

• Country of Origin: USA
• Manufacturing Location: Hereford, TX

Ingredients

• Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Vegetable Broth, Beef Liver, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Dried Peas, Dried Tomato, Natural Smoke Flavor, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Amino Acid Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement