Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef #10 Can

Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef is a freeze-dried meal in a #10 can: big macaroni noodles in a beef and bean chili, designed for long-term emergency food storage. The can holds 10 servings, each providing 230 calories and 12 grams of protein, and requires only hot water and a few minutes to prepare. Cold or room-temperature water works too, though rehydration time doubles.

Built for Long-Term Storage

The #10 can format is the standard for serious emergency food storage because it holds more food per container and protects contents from light and moisture far longer than pouch packaging. Mountain House backs this can with a 30-Year Taste Guarantee, meaning the food is warranted to taste as intended for three decades. That is a meaningful commitment for a product you may store and never open. The included plastic lid reseals the can after opening, and contents stored that way are acceptable for up to one week.

Ready in Under 10 Minutes

Chili Mac with Beef prepares in less than 10 minutes with hot water, with no cooking equipment required beyond a way to heat water. When hot water isn't available, cold or room-temperature water rehydrates the meal at roughly double the time. The can is sized for feeding a family or a group: make the entire can at once or scoop out individual servings as needed. No draining, no separate pot for the pasta.

All-Natural Ingredients, No Artificial Additives

The recipe uses hearty precooked beef, kidney beans, enriched macaroni, and a blend of chili pepper, cumin, paprika, and garlic. It contains no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no preservatives. The meal is dairy free. It does contain wheat (enriched durum semolina macaroni), which is the only declared allergen. Savory spice levels are moderate enough for family use while still delivering the flavor profile the recipe is known for.

Features

• 10 servings per can: each serving is 1¼ cups dry mix, making 1 cup prepared
• 230 calories and 12g protein per serving: substantive nutrition for emergency or camp use
• Just-add-water preparation: hot, cold, or room-temperature water all work
• 30-Year Taste Guarantee: backed by Mountain House for long-term storage confidence
• No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives: dairy free formulation
• Resealable with included plastic lid: opened contents acceptable up to one week after opening

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

Chili Mac with Beef in the #10 can is well suited to households building long-term emergency food storage, families who want a large-format meal ready in minutes during a power outage or storm, and camp cooks feeding groups where a single can covers multiple servings at once.

This product contains wheat and is not appropriate for anyone with a wheat allergy or gluten intolerance. Once opened, the can is not designed for extended storage: contents should be used within one week of opening even when resealed with the included lid.

Common Questions

How many people does one #10 can of Chili Mac with Beef feed?

The Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef #10 can contains 10 servings, each 1¼ cups of dry mix that makes 1 cup prepared. Depending on appetite and whether the meal is a side or a main, the can covers roughly 4 to 5 adults for one meal or a smaller group across multiple meals within one week of opening.

Does this meal require cooking, or just water?

Chili Mac with Beef requires only water, with no stovetop or open flame needed. Add hot water and the meal is ready in under 10 minutes. Cold or room-temperature water also works; just plan for roughly double the rehydration time. No draining or additional steps are required.

Is Chili Mac with Beef dairy free?

Yes. Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef is dairy free and contains no artificial flavors, artificial colors, or preservatives. The only declared allergen is wheat, present in the enriched durum semolina macaroni.

How long can the can be stored, and what happens after it's opened?

Mountain House backs the #10 can of Chili Mac with Beef with a 30-Year Taste Guarantee for unopened storage. Once opened, the contents should be used immediately or resealed using the included plastic lid; resealed contents have been found acceptable for up to one week after opening.