Mountain House Rice & Chicken #10 Can | Freeze Dried Survival & Emergency Food | Gluten-Free | 9 Servings

Mountain House’s Classic Spaghetti with Beef Marinara is a staple in the world of freeze-dried food, and for good reason. Opening the #10 Can from Mountain House reveals a hearty mix of real ground beef, tender noodles, and a rich tomato sauce that rehydrates surprisingly well! Unlike some emergency rations that can taste overly processed or thin, this marinara has a savory, slightly sweet flavor profile that many compare to an upscale version of Chef Boyardee. The noodles are intentionally cut short, which makes them easier to scoop with a camp spork and ensures they cook evenly in about 10 minutes. From a preparation standpoint, the #10 can is an efficient choice for feeding a family or a small group, offering roughly seven to ten servings. It is incredibly versatile—you can prepare the entire can at once by adding about eight cups of boiling water, or scoop out individual servings as needed for a quick lunch. The 30-year shelf life and 30-Year Taste Guarantee provide massive peace of mind for long-term emergency storage. While the sodium content is high (around 600–760mg per serving), the convenience and reliable "home-cooked" taste make it a top-tier option for emergency preparedness and camping alike. This is the family favorite!

I never tried freeze dried food before until now. This tastes great. Easy to make just follow the directions. I had the beef strognaff, and it was delicious. I like the fact that it's has a ling shelf life - 30 years.

Awesome product to have for a rainy day and they taste great. All Mountain House products never fail to deliver quality.

When you get down to it, this is definitely way more edible than a lot of shelf stable foods. Great recipe, easy to prepare, tasty and complex flavor. Decent nutrition and better than normal (water containing) canned stuff. The #10 can is a good style functionally, but vulnerable to damage if not stored in a secondary container or safely put away (nice and lightweight though, even leaving out the absence of water weight). That said, for anyone looking for major long term storage and *stock*, this isn't a viable option. Mountain House is at a $7500-$10,000+ per year per person price based on caloric intake of reasonable range. Thermostablized MREs won't last 30 years perfectly like these cans (some brands market dry goods 50+ years realistically), but properly stored they easily last 5-10 years and many retain nutrition and edibility 20+ years. At around half the dollar price for the same calories, you're looking at a difficult choice if you wanna prep. If you insist on freeze dried, consider homemade and investing in your own equipment. Maybe a mix of both types and cycling through inventory every 5 years to maintain fresh MREs is a compromise if you want commercial product. On the other hand, if you're just looking for something to take camping or cabin with, these are perfect backups or mainstays. Also good earthquake/disaster food for the short term.

Wow…the first time I tried these, I was impressed. They can’t be compared to homemade or good restaurant-quality, that are really good. They rehydrate decently, but some of the biscuit pieces remain a little crunchy, even after extra rehydration time, but still good and will definitely buy again. Great for camping

Kids thought I made it from scratch, definitely a home run meal when you are tired and everyone is hungry. Ten minute scratch meal that everyone likes, and only you know how easy it was

My favorite Mountain House product!

This ground beef and the chicken rehydrated easily as directed and was sooo good. Like fresh without the weight and mess

This Mountain House Beef Stroganoff is one of the best-tasting freeze-dried meals I’ve tried. The flavour is rich, the noodles rehydrate perfectly, and it feels like a real meal — not typical survival food. Super easy to make, just add hot water and wait a few minutes. The #10 can size is great for stocking up or family camping trips — reliable, tasty, and long-lasting.

This is ok for the travelling I think it needs more herbs

These beef crumbles are very convenient. I bring them to a boil in chicken stock, along with dehydrated carrots, then simmer for about 20 minutes, then add instant mashed potatoes at the end. It makes an easy, one-pot, soft stew!

Good

I add this to my spaghetti dry camping meal. Works great for more of a meaty taste/texture to the meal. I do soak it longer than what the instruction recommends. I find that most of these freeze dried foods require longer soaking time to avoid chewy texture.