Can military rations actually make great comfort food? In this video, we take standard MRE components and transform them into bizarre and delicious regional-inspired recipes, including upgraded MRE pizza and chili experiments.
Using items from a full case of military Meals Ready to Eat, we test whether shelf-stable ingredients can be turned into fun homemade meals inspired by odd regional foods from around the United States. From survival food hacks to creative MRE cooking ideas, this is a recipe challenge you donāt want to miss.
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26 Comments
First? Love that you point out that the beef has the potential to be messy, so you aim it right at your camera.
That was interesting. A good use of the components. Makes you think about possible civilian items.
I have noticed dollar tree getting more and more shelf stable items.
Hi. Sorry I've been gone for a while. But now I'm back.
We never had any style of chili in school lunches. Pizza was built on an English muffin with "Gubermint" cheese. There was a reason some days saw many students toting a brown bag lunch. I sure can not tell you how badly I am suffering in retirement. One day ago, Beautiful Bride DIYed three cheese pizza with mozzarella, havarti and sharp cheddar. A great way to clean out the dairy compartment of the refrigerator befor a grocery shopping. One pizza also had bacon on top! No leftovers for midnight snacking. It is good to see what is possible in an emergency. If possible, I will pay the price for imported dairy products and enjoy my old age! I am sure our teenagers agree.
Never know what you can come up with
Hi Dad,
Interesting one today for sure!
Take care!
I grew up in the Midwest and only about 20 miles from Cincinnati and have never heard of cinnamon rolls with chili. Seems a bit strange but I do like cinnamon in my chili so I will try it.
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I love mres awesome channel, I grew up on mres . My dad brought them home . US ARMY. Menu 15 , 1, my favorite
My husband suggested Meals Ready to Localize for a name for the series. š
Be careful mixing MRE parts. Like a mad scientist you might make something you can't control lol. Well done sir.
Not originally from the Midwest, but have long loved a cinnamon roll with chili. Fry bread is also a great accompaniment for chili.
Regional MRE Oddities hour! lol
Regional MREats
While spam isn't normally in mre's, I do make" Spam crack" maple syrup and Spam heated till bubbling.
That pizza looks like elementary school Friday.
Hmmmmā¦
Crandy?ā¦ā¦..
Chilimon rolls?ā¦..
Itās a strangeā¦. but kinda funā¦.new world!š
Thanks for another nice fun and imaginative way to make a possibly very bad situation a little easier to live through. You make Sunday mornings something to look forward to! š
As a self-admitted wordsmith, may I suggest the title "Irrational Thinking"?
Hi DBA. Another great video. Your face when you tried the cinnamon bun and chilli, was an absolute picture. You looked like you had found the best food ever.
Much love and respect, as always, from Sussex, England. xx
Cinnamon roll and chili, Kansas City. BTW, beans in chili is a sin, straight to hell for that š Texas Creed. š
Steve1989 just had a video: he took chili mac main, added jalapeno cheese and beef stick, then scooped with vegetable crackers for an off take of chips and dip… looked pretty good. Cheers.
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I'm in Kansas and I knew it was chili and cinnamon rolls. This was my absolute favorite meal at school. I've even got my grandkids to want it together. Yummy, yummy.
Brother, if you could see me now, you would see my eyes wide, mouth open, uttering the word, whaaaaaat. Dear Wife & I both looking at each other with our mouthes open, gobsmacked. OUT OF THE PARK. I am so excited to try this out, WOW. We had never heard of cinnamonroll w/ Chili, however we had heard of cinnamon in chili. Never tried it, next time I make Perdinales Red Chili, I will shake a dab of cinnamon in it to check that out. Here in small town Central Texas, cinnamon rolls are made in the classic swirl with icing slathered on top, they are to sweet for my taste, however Dear Wife likes them a lot. Some cinnamon rolls here are as big as pizza. Just thought about a Cinnabun, which would be similar to the MRE cinnamon cake, for lack of a better description. Pizza with BBQ beef, Yes Please, without the cheese whiz. That being said, if cheese whiz is all you got, by all means put it on there. I was surprised at the cranberries in grape drink looked tasty also. Bud, Dear Wife & I Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for bringing additional smiles, and laughter into our very happy home. I find your smile, plus your ability to tell a story within the framework of instruction refreshing an uplifting. As I have stated before, you My Friend are a National Treasure. In my early years, drag racing was my passion, we would have a day once or twice a month called Run What You Brung. Staged out at the light to give the lesser of the cars a equal chance of winning. Stated that to say this, New Name for your Mashup Meals, Fix What You Bring Meals. Grinning so much my face hurts. Your Vids never disappoint. Until next week, keep on keeping on. See you on the trail.
Absolutely fantastic concept of mixing components to try to make a better mealā¦. But you should also look at regular food components that you might have on hand. And when I say regular food components I mean stuff that you might have in your fridge non-MRE type food. Great video keep up the great work. Look forward to the next one.