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★★★★★
Tasty and filling, with a bit of a kick
Recently, I have been trying out a variety of freeze-dried entrees from different companies to see what I like before stocking up. My rating is based on taste, when the entrée is prepared with only water and without any extras such as Tabasco, cheese or seasonings. The chili mac with beef is among the tastiest of the Mountain House offerings. Each serving has a generous amount of beef combined with beans, macaroni, and a tomato sauce that has a spicy kick without setting your mouth on fire. The sauce has a nice consistency that is neither too soupy nor too congealed. Similarly, the ratio of meat, macaroni and beans was just right for a satisfying balance of flavors.
Of the Mountain House entrees tried so far, here is how they rank for me.
Five stars (in no particular order):
- Chili mac with beef
- Beef stroganoff
- Beef stew
- Rice and chicken
Four stars:
- Spaghetti with beef
- Lasagna with beef
Three stars:
- Noodles and chicken
- Chicken teriyaki
