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product_id: 182159122
title: "Chili Mac with Beef"
brand: "mountain house"
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Mountain House"
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# Real beef, no fillers Ready in under 10 mins Eco-friendly recyclable pouch Chili Mac with Beef

**Brand:** mountain house
**Price:** ₪119
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Fuel your adventure with flavor and freedom!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chili Mac with Beef by mountain house
- **How much does it cost?** ₪119 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/182159122-chili-mac-with-beef)

## Best For

- mountain house enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mountain house brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightweight Powerhouse:** At only 3.8 oz, this meal slashes pack weight without sacrificing flavor or nutrition—perfect for every ounce-conscious adventurer.
- • **Effortless Gourmet Trail Fuel:** Just add hot water and enjoy a hearty, restaurant-quality chili mac in minutes—no mess, no fuss.
- • **Clean Ingredients, Clean Conscience:** Crafted with premium, all-natural ingredients—no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives—fuel your body and your values.
- • **Shelf Life That Outlasts Your Plans:** Industry-leading 30-year taste guarantee means you’re always ready, whether on trail or prepping your emergency stash.
- • **Sustainably Packaged for the Modern Explorer:** TerraCycle recyclable pouches help you reduce your footprint and protect the wild places you love to roam.

## Overview

Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef is a premium freeze-dried meal designed for backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts. Featuring real beef, macaroni, and beans, it delivers two servings of nutrient-rich comfort food in a lightweight, easy-to-prepare pouch. Ready in under 10 minutes with just hot water, it boasts a 30-year shelf life and eco-conscious recyclable packaging, making it an essential, reliable choice for camping, emergency preparedness, and any adventure where convenience and taste matter.

## Description

Get ready to spice up your next backpacking trip with Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef. This hearty meal packs a punch with real beef, macaroni noodles, and beans, all seasoned to perfection to wake up your taste buds. Each pouch comes with two generous servings, crafted especially for adventurers like yourself and free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives. Just add water to the pouch, and in less than 10 minutes, you'll be satisfying your hunger and fueling your adventure. And here's the kicker for lightening your load: Mountain House meals are super lightweight, making them the ultimate choice for backpacking when every ounce in your pack counts. Mountain House is eco-conscious, too! Recycle your used pouches with TerraCycle for free to shrink your footprint and keep the wilderness pristine for fellow explorers. With the industry's longest proven shelf life and our rock-solid 30-Year Taste Guarantee, Mountain House isn't just your go-to for camping and backpacking food, it's also your emergency food ally, ensuring you're ready for anything nature throws your way. Since 1969, we've been cooking up mouthwatering meals for outdoor adventurers, and have earned the trust of the U.S. Military. Our Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef is a prime example. As the original trailblazers, we still whip up every batch with top-notch ingredients, freeze-dried to lock in all that delicious flavor. So whether you're starting your day with a sunrise camp chow down, refueling mid-trail, or winding down by the fire after an epic adventure, every bite is a taste sensation. Who says camping food has to be dull? Say goodbye to bland food and hello to flavor-packed excitement with Mountain House. We're not just any old outdoor adventure food; we're a tradition of unbeatable flavor, epic convenience, and rock-solid reliability. Packaging may differ, but don’t worry, it’s still the same great stuff inside!

Review: 5 stars all around - I'm officially hooked on not only the convenience, but also the flavor. These aren't overly expensive considering the shelf life, portability, convenience, and yummmm factor. #1 Be sure to follow the instructions for the amount of water to use and remove the dessicant pack that comes sealed inside. The various flavored meals all have different quantity of water required. Too much or too little will result in either soggy or not completely hydrated. #2 After I add hot water out of our instant hot tap which is plenty hot enough, I zip the bag, hold it along the zipped edge, then gently swish it back and forth left to right so the dry goods comes in contact with the hot water. #3 I cover the entire bag including the bottom, sitting upright, with several towels to hold the heat inside while it's hydrating. #4 When you open it to stir and check the hydration, it's not unusual for the meal to be fully hydrated by the time you unzip it to stir but be sure you follow the hydration time and don't rush it. The cooler the water, the longer it will take which is why I cover mine while it's hydrating, to keep it warm and prevent it from cooling too quickly. Paid Thai is one of our faves. It's only a tad spicy and it's got great flavor. We've also tried 5 other flavors and they're all good. The one that seems to have the least flavor is the Adobe flavored which doesn't seem salty enough and lacks robustness, but heck, if you're starving after a day of being out and about, it's a perfectly good meal even without all the salt some of the others contain. I'm sensitive to salt and a lot of foods taste too salty to me but not these. If you want more salt, you can always add it but I love that they don't already come too salty. I haven't had to add anything to any of these bags except the one I just mentioned. You have nothing to lose - try one and if you like it, go place another larger order like I did. I have a shelf full of Pad Thai and a couple other flavors we really like. They're great time-savers since I work from home and tend to not want to leave for food. Price seems comparable to a carry out meal at a Thai restaurant. As for how filling they are, there's enough in the package that by the time I'm done eating, I don't feel like I still need to snack. I'm just a tad beyond feeling full, like I should have stopped eating 5 or 10 bites before I reach the end, but I have no issue polishing off the whole bag in one sitting. I'm going to be a long-time customer of this company and I'm really glad to have found them on social media. Never heard of them before I saw an ad for dehydrated meals. It was Brand X compared to this brand and one of the commenters said they tried both Brand X and this brand and said these were much better so that's why I bought them here.
Review: Shockingly Easy and Surprisingly Delicious - I’ve tried many freeze-dried meals while backpacking and camping, but the Mountain House Beef Lasagna stands out as one of the best. It’s honestly surprising how delicious it is considering how incredibly easy it is to prepare. All you need to do is pour hot water into the pouch, wait, and enjoy. Yet the result tastes far closer to a homemade meal than typical trail food. The first thing that impressed me was the texture of the pasta. Instead of being mushy like many freeze-dried meals, the noodles rehydrate beautifully and retain a pleasant bite. The sauce is rich and flavorful, with a great balance of tomato acidity, beef savoriness, and a noticeable cheesy undertone. The overall taste is comforting and satisfying — exactly what you want after a long day on the trail. Another major plus is the convenience. The pouch serves as the bowl, which means no dishes to wash and minimal cleanup. When you’re tired at camp or trying to conserve water, this convenience makes all the difference. Although the package says “2 servings,” it works perfectly as a hearty single meal or a generous dish to share. The portion size is substantial and leaves you feeling full and energized. This is a freeze-dried meal I would happily keep not only for camping trips but also as an emergency food supply at home. The combination of taste, simplicity, and reliability makes it an easy five-star product. Highly recommended for backpackers, campers, or anyone looking for a quick, delicious, and dependable meal option.

## Features

- BEST-TASTING COMFORT FOOD - Made in the USA since 1969, we have been cooking up your favorite comfort food meals and freeze-drying them to create the best-tasting and convenient outdoor adventure meals available. Freeze-dried to lock in nutrients and freshness, enjoy real beef, macaroni noodles, and beans.
- EASY TO PACK & QUICK PREP - Just add water and eat straight from the pouch in less than 10 minutes, with no cleanup. Mountain House meals are lightweight and portable, lightening your load when every ounce in your backpack matters. Perfect for camping, backpacking, or any outdoor adventure.
- HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS – Mountain House meals are made with high-quality ingredients, never any fillers. Enjoy two servings free of artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
- SHELF STABLE - With the longest proven shelf life in the industry backed by our steadfast 30-Year Taste Guarantee, Mountain House is an essential addition to your emergency food supply, ensuring you're always ready for anything that comes your way.
- RECYCLABLE - Recycle used pouches with TerraCycle for free to reduce your footprint and preserve the great outdoors for fellow adventurers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B084BW1G8L |
| Best Sellers Rank | #127 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (28,092) |
| Department  | unisex-adult |
| Item model number  | 55106 |
| Manufacturer  | Mountain House |
| Product Dimensions  | 8.25 x 4 x 8.5 inches; 3.8 ounces |
| UPC  | 041133551069 |
| Units  | 3.8 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mountain House
- **Flavor:** Chili Mac with Beef
- **Item Weight:** 3.8 Ounces
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Package Information:** Pouch

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars all around
*by S***B on October 16, 2023*

I'm officially hooked on not only the convenience, but also the flavor. These aren't overly expensive considering the shelf life, portability, convenience, and yummmm factor. #1 Be sure to follow the instructions for the amount of water to use and remove the dessicant pack that comes sealed inside. The various flavored meals all have different quantity of water required. Too much or too little will result in either soggy or not completely hydrated. #2 After I add hot water out of our instant hot tap which is plenty hot enough, I zip the bag, hold it along the zipped edge, then gently swish it back and forth left to right so the dry goods comes in contact with the hot water. #3 I cover the entire bag including the bottom, sitting upright, with several towels to hold the heat inside while it's hydrating. #4 When you open it to stir and check the hydration, it's not unusual for the meal to be fully hydrated by the time you unzip it to stir but be sure you follow the hydration time and don't rush it. The cooler the water, the longer it will take which is why I cover mine while it's hydrating, to keep it warm and prevent it from cooling too quickly. Paid Thai is one of our faves. It's only a tad spicy and it's got great flavor. We've also tried 5 other flavors and they're all good. The one that seems to have the least flavor is the Adobe flavored which doesn't seem salty enough and lacks robustness, but heck, if you're starving after a day of being out and about, it's a perfectly good meal even without all the salt some of the others contain. I'm sensitive to salt and a lot of foods taste too salty to me but not these. If you want more salt, you can always add it but I love that they don't already come too salty. I haven't had to add anything to any of these bags except the one I just mentioned. You have nothing to lose - try one and if you like it, go place another larger order like I did. I have a shelf full of Pad Thai and a couple other flavors we really like. They're great time-savers since I work from home and tend to not want to leave for food. Price seems comparable to a carry out meal at a Thai restaurant. As for how filling they are, there's enough in the package that by the time I'm done eating, I don't feel like I still need to snack. I'm just a tad beyond feeling full, like I should have stopped eating 5 or 10 bites before I reach the end, but I have no issue polishing off the whole bag in one sitting. I'm going to be a long-time customer of this company and I'm really glad to have found them on social media. Never heard of them before I saw an ad for dehydrated meals. It was Brand X compared to this brand and one of the commenters said they tried both Brand X and this brand and said these were much better so that's why I bought them here.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shockingly Easy and Surprisingly Delicious
*by R***O on December 5, 2025*

I’ve tried many freeze-dried meals while backpacking and camping, but the Mountain House Beef Lasagna stands out as one of the best. It’s honestly surprising how delicious it is considering how incredibly easy it is to prepare. All you need to do is pour hot water into the pouch, wait, and enjoy. Yet the result tastes far closer to a homemade meal than typical trail food. The first thing that impressed me was the texture of the pasta. Instead of being mushy like many freeze-dried meals, the noodles rehydrate beautifully and retain a pleasant bite. The sauce is rich and flavorful, with a great balance of tomato acidity, beef savoriness, and a noticeable cheesy undertone. The overall taste is comforting and satisfying — exactly what you want after a long day on the trail. Another major plus is the convenience. The pouch serves as the bowl, which means no dishes to wash and minimal cleanup. When you’re tired at camp or trying to conserve water, this convenience makes all the difference. Although the package says “2 servings,” it works perfectly as a hearty single meal or a generous dish to share. The portion size is substantial and leaves you feeling full and energized. This is a freeze-dried meal I would happily keep not only for camping trips but also as an emergency food supply at home. The combination of taste, simplicity, and reliability makes it an easy five-star product. Highly recommended for backpackers, campers, or anyone looking for a quick, delicious, and dependable meal option.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent taste, but pricey and calorie-packed. Gluten free
*by Y***X on March 20, 2020*

I am an avid wilderness backpacker, hiker, camper, and survival enthusiast. Emergency food or lightweight meals are thus a great part of my life, particularly when they can be stored for 30 or more years. Mountain House makes some of my FAVORITE, freeze-dried food. IN SHORT Like many Mountain House food, this Yellow Curry meal tastes excellent, is easy to prepare, and is packed with calories needed for survival or backpacking. As is true with freeze-dried food, they store for decades and make excellent emergency meals. The biggest downsides are the need for access to hot water and the expense: they are not cheap. Nonetheless, I love Mountain House food for on-the-go eating. WHAT IS FREEZE-DRIED FOOD? Whenever I introduce them to my friends, they immediately think of MRE's -- Meals Ready To Eat -- common with the military. I had my first taste of MRE's over 10 years ago and did not like them. The premise was great though: open the MRE and start eating. No cooking necessary. But they usually did not taste good. Perhaps things have changed, but I had never tried them again since. To preserve food without needing refrigeration, there are multiple options: Dehydrating (think beef jerky), baking, smoking, preserving, canning, etc. PROBLEM with those methods? They all change the way the food will taste. Too salty, too dry, too yucky, etc. Then there are some where the food could get warmed by a chemical reaction that you activate with the package, but those are heavy and difficult to dispose of while out in the wilderness. Freeze drying, on the other hand, is a long process whereby the food has its water removed, maintaining its natural composition and keeping its flavor, vitamins, and nutrients. I will cover what that process is like shortly, but the important part to remember is: the taste remains essentially unchanged AND the meal is much lighter to carry around. Have you heard of "Astronaut food"? NASA popularized freeze-dried food with the introduction of icecream that did not need refrigeration. Note: industrial freeze drying could date back as early as the 1800's, but the idea has been attributed as far back as the Incas of the 13th century. FREEZE DRYING PROCESS How does food get freeze-dried? The cooked meal is first frozen, then placed in a chamber where the atmospheric pressure is less than 1 ATM (lower than the natural pressure we experience at sea). Over the next 18-20 hours, the food is heated at a very low temperature, and because the pressure is less than normal, ice skips becoming a liquid and jumps straight to gas. That gas is then sucked out. It requires a lot of energy -- more than the other forms of preservation. The end result: we are left with food that has no water left, and as such, makes it much lighter to carry and more difficult for any micro organism to spoil. For that reason, freeze dried food can be kept for a minimum of 30 years when stored properly in an air-tight, dry, dark place (and a desiccant to absorb any moisture that might be trickling in). To eat (or drink), simply add back water. Now let's look at this Yellow Curry meal. PROS - Great taste and texture as if the meal was (somewhat) freshly made - Easy to prepare: just add hot water, wait up to 10 minutes, then eat straight from the pouch - Long shelf life of over 30 years - Light to carry - Eaten meal leaves only the pouch behind that you can easily carry back to civilization for proper disposal/recycling - Excellent item to have for survival/emergency use - Packs a LOT of calories, enough for 2 people - Gluten free CONS - Packs a LOT of calories and can be too much for a single person - Contains a LOT of salt (63% of daily value at 1,460 mg) --- When backpacking in the wilderness or when surviving, this is not an issue. Salt is actually good for you when working out hard - Needs access to water and fire (to boil it) - Relatively expensive SUMMARY Freeze-dried food is an EXCELLENT way to bring delicious meals on the go for camping, hiking, survival, or office snack. Packed full of calories, they are excellent for those types of activities (maybe not as an office snack if you are watching your weight or blood sugar level). They are long-lasting, easy to store, easy to prepare, and easy to dispose of. Environmentally, they may not be the best option as they take a lot of energy to make, and thus are also relatively costly. This Yellow Curry meal tastes great. OUR MOUNTAIN HOUSE RECOMMENDATIONS My friends and I have been backpacking for a long time and have tried many packable meals and brands. When it comes to freeze-dried food, Mountain House is unanimously our favorite. TIP: adding olive oil can further enhance the flavor! TASTY - Noodles and Chicken - Pasta with Meat Sauce - Chicken with Ribs and Mashed Potatoes (by far our most favorite) --- Tip: Save the mashed potatoes for breakfast or incorporate into another meal. Then add water to the chicken for a delicious pouch of chicken soup. - Chicken a la King - Mac and Cheese (Kraft is cheaper) - Chili Mac with Beef - Beef Stroganoff - Pasta Primavera - Beef Teriyaki with Rice - Chicken Teriyaki with Rice - Chicken Stew --- Contains cubes of potatoes, making this meal quite filling - Lasagna with Meat Sauce - Wheat and Wild Rice - Scrambled Eggs with Bacon - Granola with Milk & Blueberries - Neapolitan Icecream ACCEPTABLE - Lasagna with Meat Sauce - Mexican Style Rice and Beans and Chicken - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (portion is skimpy)

## Frequently Bought Together

- Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 2 Servings
- Mountain House Beef Stroganoff with Noodles | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 2 Servings
- Mountain House Beef Lasagna | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 2 Servings

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*