2023 US MRE Mexican Style Rice and Bean Bowl Review Meal Ready to Eat Vegetarian Ration Tasting Test
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- One of two new US MRE Menus, this is arguably one of the best vegetarian single meal rations. Replacing Creamy Spinach Fettucine, it's a huge upgrade.
It's giving a vegetarian option to the coveted Chicken Burrito Bowl, but now anyone can eat it.
Also making a delectable hot peanut butter brownie milkshake and check out the newest formula to the FS Cran Raspberry fruit energy bar.
There's a place called MRE Empire that is top tier.
Check out www.mre-empire.com/
Bart runs it, say hi to Bart and give him some good business. Tell him Steve sent ya.
Also check out Meal Kit Supply they are better than ever with freeze dried coffee in every menu and the menu lineup is lookin pretty good.
To send an MRE or anything nice:
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careful, steve!!! you could get sick eating food so fresh!!
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His stomach rejects any food less than 5 years old
Exactly what is he thinking this is more dangerous then all his past chinese rations he tried
it's not a PLA ration he's good
His body needs botulism to function
I love that he eats these like actual people would. He looks for ways to combine things, and imagines what dudes in the field might try to do with it when they’re on the third, fifth, and seventh one - when the novelty is gone and they’re starting to pine for something to shake it up.
I've made milkshakes and smoothies from the contents of an MRE. Foodgenuity is a real thing. Makes me feel like I'm a Gordon Ramsay of the MRE 😂
@@IHWKRcrushing up the patriotic sugar cookies and mixing it with the vanilla pudding was always a great smoothie to have in the field
Everyone ends up making car smash.
Steve is a person as well
Steve could make literally anything sound like the most delicious, flavorful meal you've ever tasted.
Funny you said that because this can of spaghettios tastes like tomato soup with noodles in it... What? I'm not Steve!
I know right? I'd actually like to try this one. Some of them i'm kind of like i'd pass but he still brings out the positives in even the worst MRE while being entirely factual.
I just watched the Russian prisoner meal, god himself could not make that sound tasty...
those who know know its vad bad bad food lol
I don't even think Steve can make Vomlette sound good
That cran-raspberry bar is the holy grail item in an MRE. They are incredible. Which they sold them in stores.
Love your videos!
I really want to try that powdered hot sauce.
real
okay but how did you get in here?
Mre mountain might have them
I served for 20 years and, I have to hand it to you Steve, you're the MRE "maestro" 👊
Hey Daniel thank you for your service! I hope you have a great night and see ya around.
@@Steve1989MRE nice
@@Steve1989MREi like your musical coffee spoon segments, so maestro fits
MREs r pretty good
@@Steve1989MRENot bad👍
The musical drink stirring is always a ~Nice~ touch. One of my favorite parts of these videos
nice!
@@Steve1989MREanother long running staple of your videos.
I love how even the last quarter second has a key change. Supoib.
I came looking for this comment. So awesome.
Aside from the upbeat and grateful way Steve eats the MREs, his method of combining the individual snacks into something more interesting makes you appreciate that necessity is the mother of invention. I've no doubt that the millions of soldiers across the World are all thinking of their own preparation methods and combinations to boost their morale a little while on deployment.
Considering that some of the mains aren't necessarily as great as this one, it's good that the packs have the kind of variety that let's you make the best out of it.
@@dethkruzerYeah having extra components that you can use as either a snack or to mix up the mains even more than the standard variety helps a ton. It can also make a dish that you dislike better or at least more palatable.
I've learned things from watching Steve that I've used in the field. The protein drink and the coffee cappuccino are definitely god tier mixes
Imagine getting different packs from your friends and trading stuff to make new dishes
That's awesome dude. I'm glad that combo is a consistent way to improve your MREs.@@trumpet112
The honey and onion pretzel nuggets are available through Snyders of Hanover, Pretzel Pete's, and through local smaller suppliers for "Country Store" outlets online and in food-producing areas.
They're pretty tasty. They also have a peanut-butter filled variety that are clearly a "sometime treat" because after the first five or six, you won't want any more for a day or three.
The Xylitol sweetener in the chewing gum helps prevent tooth decay by starving out the tooth decay bacteria, but ALSO it will help MOVE THAT MEAL because it's kind of a laxative.
Loving these modern MRE reviews, thank you Steve, keep them up!
Hey right on, I love doing the new ones, they're certainly the best tasting.. most of the time. Nice
Let's get these modern MRE videos out onto a tray.
@@PFC33nice
@@Steve1989MREnice!
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These modern MREs are just as interesting as your reviews of older ones. Extremely interesting to see the evolution these rations go through. A very important, but often underappreciated part of the military!
I mean has always done modern ones as well. Just he tends to review rare or unique ones since he has allready done all the basic American MREs. Regardless it's allways a treat when he uploads!
Its actually pretty disgusting when you see him break open an mre from the early 90s with 10 ingredients and no preservatives that hold up better than the bs they have now.
You guys are ok with being shot, so whats a little poison on top if it...
I gotta say from a Army Vet's perspective I was impressed when you revealed a few of the tricks we do when making the MRE's "better" by adding different things to them. The peanut butter packages are always a hot commodity out in the field because of their vesatility and nutrition value. Thanks as always Steve, I have enjoyed every video of yours over the years and they always bring me back to the time when I was a fresh 19 year old pup just getting my feet wet in the middle of places I never dreamed I would ever be in.
Even prisoners do stuff like this. Human ingenuity.
@@Alominus literal children do this. I love Steve but acting like this is brilliance is absurd.
Thanks, Steve. I just got laid off last week and have been feeling sorry for myself. Then you go and drop two videos. Your positive attitude is infectious. Thanks for helping me through a tough time.
I totally know how you feel. I got laid off as well and am going to be homeless before the end of the month if some miracle doesn't happen. His videos help me "get away" for a moment.
I hope things are better for you now!
Im in the same boat :/. Hope you're doing good now Bruce!
Every day is better with a new video from Steve. My buddy and I were sitting in the park. I opened a can of Coke, and said "Listen to that hiss." A guy sitting nearby turned and said "Nice!" We all had a good laugh together. Thanks for allowing us to make a new friend.
Hey that was me! I was talking about your butt tho
@@terrybull1534How "nice!" was dat ass?
Nice! 👍
And then everyone clapped, right?
The efficiency of opening the spoon. Not a wasted movement. Masterful.
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Had an incredibly hard week. Really difficult and stressful stuff had got me going through it, and was almost at my wit’s end. Then I saw that Steve posted a new video and now I’m thinking things are gonna be ok. So grateful for you, Steve.
Dude! So glad you've got vids up again! My son and I have watched you for years. When he was little i got him "A Tray" with the word NICE etched on it. He loved eating MREs on hikes.
Glad to see you again! Keep up the good work!
I could see Steve being granted one wish, and choosing to see what MREs are going to be like in 50 years.
I'm sure he will be around in 50 years to try them
@@gilgameshmcballinI can see him freeze-drying himself in 2030 and asking someone to please re-hydrate him in 2080.
@@bc-cu4on and put him out on a tray
You know he'd make a video about it
Between the MRE preservatives and the immunity to all food-borne pathogens, our man Steve is going to live to be 150.
Came for the "lets get this out onto a tray". Walked away with a "nice" and a bonus "nice hiss". Always a good day when a new STeve1989MRE video hits.
Nice!
And the glass'ic harmony. I live for that :-)
shrinkflation hitting MREs?
They're just more calorie dense now and more efficient preservative means less weight wasted on chemical preservative which also makes portions a bit smaller
It's 4.30am here in Ireland, and I'm absolutely transfixed : Steve, your enthusiasm for your subject is remarkable, and your videos are a treat! Can I ask where you source your t-shirts? Without exception, they're classics! Keep up your brilliant work, and thanks!
Modern MREs really show how much they have improved over centuries. Its like watching your child grow up.
Centuries?
@@Chris-rg6nm definitely not centuries but decades of so many improvements
@@Chris-rg6nm like 200 yrs or more?
@@Chris-rg6nm *Sentries
@@Chris-rg6nmcooked rice rolled up in a roll carrier, the MRE of Asian armies for thousands of years. Israeli military formations have carried dried goods for at least a thousand years. I’m also fairly sure I read Roman attempts at dried carrier rations.
Nice to see how MREs are steadily improving over the years. This one looks pretty dang tasty. I'm very intrigued by the powdered hot sauce, too. I thought it was going to be just cayenne powder, but no. I guess it lasts longer that way, but I do miss the wee bottles. They were cute.
Looks very similar to Tajin.
They actually brought the little tobasco bottles back. I was really excited when I pulled one because I always loved them too. The 2023 lineup comes with a little tobasco bottle, a packet of crushed red pepper, or this powdered hot sauce, at least based on the cases I got
@@metalmaniac1415 really they should just make the powder hot sauce standard in the Acc pack. I always carried my own black pepper and sugar packets because they refused to include it, and it sounds like they are reducing the salt now even more as well. I like my food peppered and my coffee sweet. :p
The powder form if I remember correctly was the most superior form of additives for the Mexican stew. Absolutely bursting in flavor.
@@redwolfexr I think part of that is because the rice and bean main has an entire gram of salt in it already.
This spread of provisions is truly a feast for the senses. The main course captivates with its sheer delight, while the introduction of the new powdered hot sauce adds a touch of culinary magic that is nothing short of fantastic.
I’m literally watching this while waiting for my meal at a Mexican restaurant.
My boy has been consistent this year! Thank you so much brotha.
Thanks for all the content throughout the years, Steve.
Hey thanks crazydrummer nice
I just realized that, components-wise, there's no significant alteration between Menu #14 when it was the Fettucine compared to Menu #14 Rice and Bean Bowl (aside from the salt being reduced and the pepper flakes in the Fettucine being replaced by the powdered hot sauce but considering we saw powdered Tapatio in the CCAR prototype, the swap does make sense as the MREs are being improved upon), but here, combining the components like the crackers and pretzel nuggets enhances the Rice and Bean Bowl from an already good entree to a really solid meal, while combining the same components with the Fettucine just barely made it palatable, it really goes to show how the quality and flavor of an entree can either ruin or enhance the meal experience.
Hi Steve love your videos, really helped me get through a lot of hard times in my life. I even got myself some MREs!
Hey right on man, all the best to you and I hope you can get one of those MREs out onto a tray. nice alright cool, see ya
This video fulfills all necessary nutritional requirements, thank you for your work Steve!
Thanks again Steve, your videos are always very appreciated! Hope you're doin well man.
Hey right on thanks so much Ben! All's good here, hope you're doin great! Alright cool, see ya
Good to have you back Steve.
I got my buddy into watching your videos as well, something about you reflecting on all this food is just very relaxing.
I just wanted to say thanks for continuing to do these. Some of these bring back “fond” memories. Keep it up and great work!
I feel sorry for all the guys who just loved the Spinach Fettuccine. They’re going to be sooo upset. All three of them!
I am one of those 3! I am livid! Can't stand green chilies, so this new main is entirely bust for me.
I actually did enjoy that one, don’t get all the hate
We need one more to make the trio!
I don't get the hate either. It was fine hot or cold and the extras were always decent.
I know one of them. He used to "reluctantly" take it and got extra sides from the guys for taking one for the team.
Honestly looks like an enjoyable meal. Better than most school lunches in the US, I'd wager.
I mean, the military gets far better funding than ya'll's education system no?
Who am I to speak tho, we don't have school lunches up here... Parents have to pack their own
Maybe my home life was sad but I liked school lunches. Eating at home with my Mom was fake chicken in the 90s before that was popular and eating at home with my Dad/Step Mom was less pleasant then that. She denies it but once we went to my Moms for Thanksgiving and she said "look it's a tofu turkey, it jiggles!" And jiggled this disgusting log at us. Even frito pie and things at school I didn't like were better then that. I'll eat a half baked rectangle pizza slice any day of the week compared to that.
I looked it up, and my local prison gave their prisoners the exact same lunches we got in school. Fuckers really we’re treating us like inmates! XD
It's hard to f*** up rice and beans.. looks really good though 😋
Much better, trust me.
It’s so comforting to always be able to come back to your videos. Thank you 🧡
Always love the little song Steve makes when stirring drinks. Just the cherry on top these videos!
The way he slapped that coffee packet.. a genuinely decadent butt cheek slap! NICE!
putting the creamer and peanut butter in the chocolate protein drink?? you are wise beyond your years steve
nice
I didn’t hear the word rancid, rad, but I did hear some of the most amazing commentary I could have expected with such a new MRE. Thank you preserving history and doing what you do. As someone with no vision your verbal no nonsense description has always fascinated me and given me an amazing picture of what’s being presented in my brain.
Thanks for sharing
Watching Steve mixing stuff like that makes me want to experiment with food more and more.
Because... well...
You can create really cool things if you make a step from "how things must be done" or "must be eaten".
Thanks to Ratatouille cheef and Steve. They was my best teaches that pushed me to making new and unusual food combinations.
But mostly Steve ofcourse.
Thank you so much, Steve!
The fact that this meal didn't include tortillas and jalapeno cheese spread is a real shame. Would have been a perfect pairing
Always love how you combine the components to make them engaging. You're so good at this! Much love.
Thank you for staying consistent and never changing for anyone. Keep that up, big fan!
“These things keep getting better and better as time goes on” is exactly how I feel about Steve and his videos 😃
HE’S BACK! We missed you friend!
As a Infantry Marine that served in the 1980's thru 1993; watching your channels content takes me back in time. Thank you for your professionalism. Semper Fi Devil Dog !
Nothin like the 5 fingers of death era right? I get most of my MREs from a few friends in supply ( they send me the ones nobody wanted ) I freeze them for preservation and take em camping. The 5 fingers over a campfire is a perfect combo
Watching Steve eat MREs is like going on an adventure. I love it
Steve is a National treasure and needs to be protected at all costs
Presidential Medal of Freedom.
->>Steve 1989
@@stenwillander5426 It's not too late to give him a 2nd one.
Heck yeah!! Steve reviews always make it a good day. Keep em coming sir!
Well this is bizarre; Steve eating something that was packaged this year? That just seems like a thing that should be impossible because of cosmic forces beyond our understanding and yet here we are.
I ain't ever seen a typing chipmunk (rampaging or otherwise) yet, again, here we are. The world is indeed a strange place.
Steve is a multi-dimensional being
I am really glad to see this uploaded today... I actually bought 2 cases which i was hoping for this years but were 22's .... I was wondering what the mexican style rice and bean bowl would look like.. and shortly after here the video is.. very happy to hear the seal of nice approval....
Thanks for continuing what you do sir. You are wonderful and make me smile every time.
Hey Steve, this looks like one of the tastiest reviews you have ever done... Nice. I only wish they sold these in grocery stores because I would definitely stock up on this one! Thanks for the video!
I'm hoping retort pouch food and meal packs catch on to regular stores more in the future! Thanks for checking this one out and take care.
If you can somehow get onto a military base (Preferably in a legal manner) they sell them in the commissary usually. They aren't cheap, but they're not crazy expensive either. as of 2019-2020 they were like, $12.50 each.
“Preferably in a legal manner” 😂
@@TheDagraner4576Honestly sounds pretty reasonable, at least if you’re in a relatively high-income city.
Always a treat to watch your videos, Steve
This video is the reason why I started adding peanut butter to my chocolate drink, much to my roommate's disgust. Somehow the flat texture of the chocolate gets boosted by the peanut butter, adds more depth, and satiates your hunger a bit as well. Thanks, Steve!
You have such relaxing cadence and tone. Thanks for letting us snack vicariously through you!
Thanks for the upload Steve. So close to your recent uploads - a gift!
I'm surprised that a cheese packet or jalapeno cheese packet wasn't included in this. This seems like a perfect menu for such an addition.
You're not wrong, but that would make it non-vegetarian
@@XH1927 That would be non-vegan.
Vegetarians can generally have cheese, milk, butter, and eggs though some people make the distinction of those being "Lacto-vegetarian" or "ovo-vegetarian" - if you have to make those distinctions though, I have no idea what makes a standard vegetarian any different from vegan (excluding the cult mentality).
Eggs, milk, cheese, and butter are some of my favorite ingredients - I would never do vegan.
It would still be vegetarian, just not vegan which it didn't claim to be in the first place.@@XH1927
@@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger Vegans being militant has caused the casual definitions of vegan and vegetarian to at least overlap, if not become synonymous, and you know the government isn't going to go by any definition except the most casual possible. Really, the addition of Halal and Vegetarian MREs is just PR bullshit that harms the vast majority of soldiers who want a decent meal. Just look on the secondary market, the vegetarian and Halal menus are way cheaper than the actual good ones. Also, vegetarians are only marginally less stupid than vegans, so take that as you will, stupid.
I like seeing the newer rations. Thanks for the fantastic content.
Glad your still making content Steve. Extremely long time watcher, Another good video. Nice.
I had the Spinach Fettucine MRE recently and it was actually really good. I also picked up this MRE to keep in my truck for emergencies to replace the older one, which I replace every few months. I would love it if they offered the original chocolate covered cookie bar they used to have back in the late 80's, early 90's instead of the energy bar they offer now.
As a mechanic we always got the last pick of chow and I never minded this one. Just pour all the S&P in there with the Tabasco and down the hatch.
So, where can you get these MRE's nowadays without paying an arm and a leg?
@@gregggoss2210 I get mine from either my local military surplus store or my local airsoft store.
@dragnridr05 , the last real army/navy store in my area was I Goldbergs, and they closed years ago. I used to be able to get B rations there ( in the early 80's). I used them when I went camping. Don't know of any other army/navy stores in the area now. (NJ)
They still have military surplus stores? Haven't seen one in ages. @@dragnridr05
Hey Steve. On the off chance that you read this, I love your honest, informative, and historical content. I was wondering if you’d be willing to review modern meals like from Mountain House or other emergency/camping foods. I know they’re not true MREs or historical rations, but I think it’d be interesting to compare them to rations you’ve had in the past. Stay safe out there.
You sure have been spoiling us lately with all of the fabulous uploads! Thanks, Steve!!!
I love the little songs he makes when stirring drinks
I had this same #14 recently. It came with a chocolate First Strike bar, a mini tobasco, tortillas and cheese spread. A little different, but really good for the veggie mre
Always glad to see some 30-minutes fresh Steve gracing my TH-cam feed.
Nice
Soothing and informative as always. Way to go Steve!
We are blessed by Steve's videos at these dark times, thank you..
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His content still makes me feel so at ease or relaxed to this day. Feels like I'm just chilling with an old mate while he eats some questionable things.
His iron will and stomach can turn what seems to be a heinous meal to a 4-5 star dish worthy of your time.
When I hike and camp I take MRE's with me. This one I have had you are spot on, it is surprisingly good. Thanks for reviewing.
Thank you Steve!! Please know you’re doing humanity a service by making these videos. They make my life better and im sure other would agree. Sending you lots of love and respect, sir.
A new Steve video! So excited to watch this!
Hope you enjoy the two new videos out MountainTiger! nice
Hey Steve, I was wondering what got you into MRE's and rations? You have a story about the first time you opened one and were in awe? Would love to hear about it.
I think his dad used to get them for him.
I believe he said he opened a WW2 B Unit when he was 9 and that cemented his love for rations.
From a news article I found about him:
The 27-year-old Lakeland, Florida resident was introduced to MREs as a child, when his uncle, a veteran, brought him a case of 1993 rations. Thomas ripped one open and ate it cold. It was love at first bite. “I was like, This is what heroes eat. This is hero food,” he said. “That's what really captivated me from the start. I used to call it ‘GI Joe food.’”
@@erad67 Steve's 27?
Damn, I thought he was in his 40's.
@@FortyWinkNah he’s 34, he was born in 1989, hence Steve1989 👍
@@FortyWink Maybe early 30s now. That article was maybe from a few years ago.
im very happy to see steve makin these kinds of videos again. keep up the good work!
Two new vids in one evening AND a new coffee stirring tone?! You spoil us Steve… thank you so much 🤓🥰
Great video Steve as a former Marine, seeing all these MRE’s brings back great memories.
when going on a mission somewhere, is it common to exchange MREs with allies? Which one did you like the most?
@@cellardoor9882
I wouldn't say it's common, but if you're sharing a FOB or something (at the very least bivouac in the immediate area), small trades happen.
The Australian Army's MRE's are really good! They were the most memorable for me. Pacific Allies always had the best modern MRE's, imo.
What's the best tasting crayon?
You actually manage to make these things look like real food 😂. Good job man
I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing.
I always get so excited seeing Steve's new uploads! ❤
you know today is a good day when Steve uploads
Great to have you again sir! Imho the predecesor (fettuccine) wasn’t too bad. But it is good to see routines are changed once in a while. Btw. I think the energy bar is bendable because it is darn fresh - not because they changed the composition…😉💯👍
The only Chanel on this platform, that I look forward to the New Videos. Thanks for all you Do Steve.
I'm a big fan of your content. It's simple, it's wholesome and it gives a brief look into the daily lives of troops from around the world. I don't need a story. I don't need complexity. You're showcasing a hobby that you really enjoy and I get to enjoy it through you.
This has to be one of the freshest meals I've ever seen Steve eat. 😁
Been stocking up on MRE's when I go to the commissary (retired Army) lately. I'll keep an eye out for this one; looks pretty good. Would have never thought of putting peanut butter in the powdered drink, but, hey Steve is an authority on this, so if/when I get around to eating this particular MRE, I'll give it a try.
Been a loyal subscriber for years I really enjoy these MRE videos Steve!
Now I have a habit to eating while watching your review. It's very relaxing and when my dish is not good, I feel like I always find a way to "add the flavor" and finish it.
Thank you very much Steve >w
Watching now, glad to see you getting back into posting the food that tries to kill you 👍
This looks so good it almost makes me miss eating MREs when out in the field.
Nice!
This was uploaded on my birthday! Thank you Steve 😁
Love you, Steve. You always make everything seem like it's going to be okay with your appearances
Steve saving the dessert until the end is a plot twist I wasn't expecting. Nice!
Only Steve can make an MRE looks so appetizing.
Only Steve could use both slightly sickly and beautiful to describe something.
Steve, thank you for putting out such great content!
This explains sooo much! My 1st husband made breakfast for the 2 of us back in the 70s. It included eggs made with paprika, oregano, every other spice in tha cabinet, cheese, and peanut butter toast. Oh! Instant coffee. Didn't realize he was a professional chef by this standard!
Hopefully one day they'll start adding soups to the menu haha. Imagine a tomato soup or pho main in a winter ration.
Unexpected Steve on a Wednesday afternoon. NICE!
Nice!
I just found ur channel and I love it!!! It's so cool 😎
Love your videos been watching for years!! Badass shirt! Movie was dope with my favorite wrestler growing up!!!
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