--- product_id: 16814147 title: "Chili and Macaroni MRE Meal - Genuine US Military Surplus Inspection Date 2020 and Up" brand: "western frontier" price: "VT12897" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Western Frontier" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16814147-chili-and-macaroni-mre-meal-genuine-us-military-surplus-inspection store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Chili and Macaroni MRE Meal - Genuine US Military Surplus Inspection Date 2020 and Up **Brand:** western frontier **Price:** VT12897 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chili and Macaroni MRE Meal - Genuine US Military Surplus Inspection Date 2020 and Up by western frontier - **How much does it cost?** VT12897 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16814147-chili-and-macaroni-mre-meal-genuine-us-military-surplus-inspection) ## Best For - western frontier enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western frontier brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com : Chili and Macaroni MRE Meal - Genuine US Military Surplus Inspection Date 2020 and Up : Grocery & Gourmet Food Review: Delicious!! - So, as I have mentioned in a review or two before; many moons ago when I had no gray hair, I spent the better part of a decade in the Army. With that came an abundance of occasions in the field and deployed where my brothers, sisters and I would have to resort to eating MREs. If you have ever had an MRE, that is something you remember, forever. And those of you reading this that have indeed lived off of MREs for any period of your life, you know all too well that everyone has their personal favorite. You will NEVER find someone that is okay with whichever MRE is pulled out of the box. If anyone ever tries telling you otherwise, that person is a dirty liar. My personal favorite was always the Chili & Macaroni. Now don’t get me wrong, it isn’t perfect straight out of the box, but I did what I had to do to make it a good meal. I would barter and beg if need be to get someone else’s plain cheese spread from their MRE so that I could add that to my chili-mac; which actually makes for a decent meal. Now, if you and your significant other are anything like my wife and I, you have spent many nights sleeping in separate rooms of the house because of the age-old argument/discussion/question; ‘what do you want for dinner?’ We both have postgraduate degrees, and yeah, I’m a bit smarter than her, but she can hold her own just fine when we watch Jeopardy; so why can’t the two of us together come up with a way to avoid a disagreement, or even peacefully resolve it when it does occur? I’m pretty sure that we aren’t the only ones who deal with this either. In my head, every couple out there deals with the same issue in one way or another. For example, I imagine an astronaut makes her way back to earth after spending months in outer space, and on her first night back, her husband and her don’t spend the night together, and probably end up eating a bowl of cold cereal because they were unable to figure out whose turn it was to pick. And don’t forget what I said earlier; this dispute is in my opinion ‘age-old’. For instance, back when we as humans were living in caves, I imagine a cavewoman tending to a fire to ensure that it is still burning when her caveman gets back. You see him on the horizon walking backwards toward the cave as he drags the grizzly bear inch by inch. As soon as he is within shouting distance, he hears his cavewoman yell, “I thought we had agreed on rabbit for tonight”… And this ultimately led to them sleeping in separate caves that night. Back to the point here… One night while I was sleeping on the couch for no particular reason, I was thinking about what I could do in the future to avoid what had happened that led to me being on the couch. My idea: I should have a meal ready to go for the next time that this question comes up and starts getting a little shaky. And having eaten MREs in the past, I knew just the meal that I could have on hand for years at a time. So I bought two; one for me and one for her. The chili-mac was just as I remembered it, so 5 stars for that. On the other hand, she can’t eat gluten, and apparently the chili-mac MRE is really just a bag of gluten; so I still ended up on the couch… Review: First MRE ever, liked it - First MRE I have ever tried. Tasted good and filled me up. Got the Orange electrolyte mix in mine and was the first one of these I've tried. A little chalky but I'm guessing it's got some added vitamins in it (tastes like chewing on a vitamin pill). Was still easy to drink though. I'd recommend getting the crackers and cake down before finishing your drink though. Need the fluid to wash those down. And you're paying for One MRE. Great if you want to try the Chili Mac. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00YBC2JA2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #131,501 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #4,468 in Food & Beverage Gifts | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (249) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Package Dimensions | 11.7 x 7.8 x 2.9 inches; 1.35 Pounds | | UPC | 790566940710 | | Units | 1.00 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Frontier - **Cuisine:** American - **Flavor:** Chili - **Number of Pieces:** 10 - **Size:** 8 Piece Set ## Images ![Chili and Macaroni MRE Meal - Genuine US Military Surplus Inspection Date 2020 and Up - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mEOs3zHPL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: No description at all. How many do you get for 22 bucks?** A: 31 bucks now. May as well go out for steaks. **Q: How long is it good till?** A: I do not eat them 5 yrs after inspection date. If kept in cold location they can last longer but there is nutrition lost. So for me to be safe 5yrs is my number but people eat these whem they are 10 to 15+ yrs old with no issue. **Q: what is the entire nutrional label for an mre like this? (i.e. sodium, trans fats, vitamins, etc.)** A: Each MRE provides an average of 1,250 calories (13 percent protein, 36 percent fat, and 51 percent carbohydrates) and one-third of the Military Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamins and minerals. **Q: Does the chili mac meal contain cheese ? Or is it just macaroni with tomato sauce and meat** A: Yes it has a package of nacho cheese sauce in it ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious!! *by T***) on March 23, 2021* So, as I have mentioned in a review or two before; many moons ago when I had no gray hair, I spent the better part of a decade in the Army. With that came an abundance of occasions in the field and deployed where my brothers, sisters and I would have to resort to eating MREs. If you have ever had an MRE, that is something you remember, forever. And those of you reading this that have indeed lived off of MREs for any period of your life, you know all too well that everyone has their personal favorite. You will NEVER find someone that is okay with whichever MRE is pulled out of the box. If anyone ever tries telling you otherwise, that person is a dirty liar. My personal favorite was always the Chili & Macaroni. Now don’t get me wrong, it isn’t perfect straight out of the box, but I did what I had to do to make it a good meal. I would barter and beg if need be to get someone else’s plain cheese spread from their MRE so that I could add that to my chili-mac; which actually makes for a decent meal. Now, if you and your significant other are anything like my wife and I, you have spent many nights sleeping in separate rooms of the house because of the age-old argument/discussion/question; ‘what do you want for dinner?’ We both have postgraduate degrees, and yeah, I’m a bit smarter than her, but she can hold her own just fine when we watch Jeopardy; so why can’t the two of us together come up with a way to avoid a disagreement, or even peacefully resolve it when it does occur? I’m pretty sure that we aren’t the only ones who deal with this either. In my head, every couple out there deals with the same issue in one way or another. For example, I imagine an astronaut makes her way back to earth after spending months in outer space, and on her first night back, her husband and her don’t spend the night together, and probably end up eating a bowl of cold cereal because they were unable to figure out whose turn it was to pick. And don’t forget what I said earlier; this dispute is in my opinion ‘age-old’. For instance, back when we as humans were living in caves, I imagine a cavewoman tending to a fire to ensure that it is still burning when her caveman gets back. You see him on the horizon walking backwards toward the cave as he drags the grizzly bear inch by inch. As soon as he is within shouting distance, he hears his cavewoman yell, “I thought we had agreed on rabbit for tonight”… And this ultimately led to them sleeping in separate caves that night. Back to the point here… One night while I was sleeping on the couch for no particular reason, I was thinking about what I could do in the future to avoid what had happened that led to me being on the couch. My idea: I should have a meal ready to go for the next time that this question comes up and starts getting a little shaky. And having eaten MREs in the past, I knew just the meal that I could have on hand for years at a time. So I bought two; one for me and one for her. The chili-mac was just as I remembered it, so 5 stars for that. On the other hand, she can’t eat gluten, and apparently the chili-mac MRE is really just a bag of gluten; so I still ended up on the couch… ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First MRE ever, liked it *by M***R on June 9, 2023* First MRE I have ever tried. Tasted good and filled me up. Got the Orange electrolyte mix in mine and was the first one of these I've tried. A little chalky but I'm guessing it's got some added vitamins in it (tastes like chewing on a vitamin pill). Was still easy to drink though. I'd recommend getting the crackers and cake down before finishing your drink though. Need the fluid to wash those down. And you're paying for One MRE. Great if you want to try the Chili Mac. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6- & 7-Year-Old APPROVED *by C***M on April 17, 2025* I don’t leave reviews. But my 6- and 7-year-old kids demolish an MRE and are asking for more, you know something went right here. They gave it a 10/10, and to be honest, as far as MREs go, I think I agree. ## Frequently Bought Together - Chili and Macaroni MRE Meal - Genuine US Military Surplus Inspection Date 2020 and Up - Beef Ravioli MRE Meal - Genuine US Military Surplus Inspection Date 2020 and Up - Genuine Military MRE Meal 23 with Inspection Date of 2021+ Pepperoni Pizza --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16814147-chili-and-macaroni-mre-meal-genuine-us-military-surplus-inspection](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16814147-chili-and-macaroni-mre-meal-genuine-us-military-surplus-inspection) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*