{"product_id":"mountain-house-beef-stew-freeze-dried-meal-pouch","title":"Mountain House Beef Stew Freeze-Dried Meal Pouch","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe Mountain House Beef Stew is a freeze-dried single-pouch meal containing diced beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, and seasoning. It is gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of artificial flavors and colors. The pouch holds two servings and is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes by adding hot water directly to the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Full Meal Ready in Under 10 Minutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding hot water directly to the pouch activates the freeze-dried ingredients and produces a hot, ready-to-eat stew in less than 10 minutes. Because you eat straight from the pouch, there is no bowl to wash and no extra cookware to pack. That matters at the end of a long day on the trail when cleanup time and water supply are both limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstantive Nutrition in a Compact Pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-serving pouch delivers 420 calories and 20 grams of protein in total, from a combination of beef, potatoes, peas, and carrots. For backcountry travel where calorie density and packable size both count, a meal that provides real protein and complex carbohydrates without requiring refrigeration or a separate cooking pot covers a lot of ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNo Artificial Additives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beef Stew pouch carries no artificial flavors and no artificial colors. It is also certified gluten-free and dairy-free, which matters for buyers managing dietary restrictions on multi-day trips where resupply is not an option and every meal in the kit has to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJust-add-water preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e hot water added directly to the pouch produces a ready-to-eat meal in less than 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo cleanup required:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pouch serves as the bowl; no extra cookware or dishes needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGluten-free and dairy-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for common dietary restrictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial flavors or colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e seasoned with herbs, garlic, and natural beef broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecyclable packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e pouch is recyclable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eServings per pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eServing size (dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 cup \/ 46 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCalories (full pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e420\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtein (full pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSodium (full pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,540 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTotal fat (full pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates (full pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e48 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDietary fiber (full pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePreparation time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLess than 10 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDietary\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGluten-free, dairy-free, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRecyclable pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePouch weight (shipped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.255 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThe Mountain House Beef Stew pouch suits backpackers, overlanders, and campers who need a hot, protein-containing meal that requires no cookware beyond a source of hot water. It is a practical choice for buyers managing gluten or dairy restrictions on trips where every item in the food kit must meet those requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThis pouch contains two servings, not one; the nutrition figures above cover the full pouch. Buyers who need a larger group serving or a multi-day supply should look at Mountain House #10 cans or assortment buckets rather than individual pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow do you prepare the Mountain House Beef Stew pouch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eAdd hot water directly to the Mountain House Beef Stew pouch, seal it, and wait. The stew is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes. The pouch is designed to be eaten from directly, so no separate bowl or cookware is needed and there is no cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow many people does one pouch feed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Mountain House Beef Stew pouch contains two servings. The full pouch provides 420 calories and 20 grams of protein. Whether one pouch satisfies one hungry person or splits between two lighter eaters depends on individual appetite and activity level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Beef Stew pouch gluten-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The Mountain House Beef Stew pouch is labeled gluten-free and dairy-free. It also contains no artificial flavors and no artificial colors. Buyers with these dietary requirements should still review the full ingredient list, which is printed on the pouch and listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat are the main ingredients?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Mountain House Beef Stew pouch contains potatoes, beef, vegetable oil, green peas, corn starch, carrots, beef broth, onion, celery, sea salt, cane sugar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, white pepper, bay leaves, and celery seed. No artificial flavors or colors are used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599149076550,"sku":"55145","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/55145-beef-stew-pouch.jpg?v=1791596765","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/mountain-house-beef-stew-freeze-dried-meal-pouch","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}