Beefy Vegetable Rice Skillet (Open Fire)
Richard Fagan • July 25, 2026
Equipment Cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, long-handled spoon
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 pouch Mountain House Diced Beef or Augason Farms Beef Veg Meat Substitute
- 2–3 cups cooked Augason Farms Brown or White Rice
- 1½ cups Augason Farms Vegetable Stew mix or VegMedley + Broccoli + Carrots
- ¼ cup Augason Farms Butter Powder
- Optional: Cheese Sauce Mix
Directions
- Rehydrate beef and vegetables.
- Sauté in the skillet with butter powder over medium coals until heated and slightly browned.
- Stir in cooked rice (and cheese sauce if using). Heat through, stirring, 5–10 minutes.
Nutrition (approx. per serving)
- Calories: 460–540
- Protein: 28–35 g
SHTF Nutrient Highlights High protein and iron from beef. Rice + vegetables provide B vitamins, Vitamin A, and fiber. Balanced for sustained physical work.
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