Chilli Con Carne with Rice (High Energy Serving)

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Expedition Foods’ delicious light-weight meals provide the perfect nutrition for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Freeze-drying food is the most successful method of preservation, making it taste better, look better, weigh less and last longer.

Expedition Foods says

Much loved Chilli con Carne, also known as "chilli with meat", is a spicy stew containing rice, chilli peppers, minced beef, tomatoes and red kidney beans. The dish is known to have originated in Mexico or southern Texas. A great dish for a hearty adventurer anywhere in the world. Add hot water, let sit for five minutes, and you have an amazing meal. Delicioso!

Preparation: Remove the oxygen absorber (Sachet) from inside the pouch.(The oxygen absorber helps maintain product freshness and is non toxic). Slowly add up to 410ml hot water, stirring as you pour and then close the bag. Wait 5-8 minutes for the food to rehydrate.

Cold water will suffice in an emergency, however the re-hydration time is much longer

Expedition Foods meals have a long shelf life of up to 5 years.

Our Verdict

Expedition Foods offers a good variety of main meals and desserts and a choice of serving sizes with their High Energy (800+ kcal), Regular Serving (450 kcal) and Extreme Energy or Regular Serving for Two (1000 kcal) ranges.

Expedition Foods provides the perfect meal for everyone from extreme athletes to campers and hikers – in fact, anyone who desires great-tasting food on the go.

7/10

STAFF'S TASTE TEST - This Chilli is surprisingly spicy! If you love spicy food this is a great option however, if not, it's probably best to stay clear. Everyone thought that the texture and flavours were good and the inclusion of full kidney beans went down well too. The score was divided by our staff between the spice lovers and those who thought that this was too hot so it's worth bearing that in mind.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Emergency Rations; Food for Outdoor Activities
• Long shelf life of up to 5 years
• Just add hot (or cold water, if necessary), seal the bag and wait to rehydrate
• Highest calorie-to-weight ratio

INGREDIENTS:

Parboiled Long Grain Rice (22%), Chopped Tomatoes (14.6%), Diced Onions, Red Kidney Beans (15.4%), Tomato Puree (10%), Cooked Minced Beef (Beef, Rosemary Extract) (11.5%), Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Puree, Granulated Sugar, Chilli Powder, Salt.

Specifications

• High energy serving bag weighs: 178g