Homemade Meatloaf and Potatoes MRE

[@BexarPrepper]

After 5 months that same person still takes the time to thumbs down my videos lol. Thanks for the view :) Many blessings to you.

[@rickeyauthement7253]

Bexar - fantastic video! keep doing what you do because you have many many fans that like your videos.

[@IRCXDS]

Don't let it bother you, a thumbs down doesn't effect anything and you've a lot of thumbs up. At least the majority of your viewers enjoy your videos, it's great that you share all of your knowledge with us. I haven't ever canned, freeze dried or anything else that you do but I still enjoy watching you because you produce great content. Much love! :)

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Thumbs down guy is everywhere! I love you!!

[@BexarPrepper]

+Lee Vuitton Logically I know that still ticks me off lol. Blessings

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I agree, OzaksLady!

[@yvonneluke456]

Hello, I'm glad that you're back!!! I enjoy watching your videos. They are always chocked full of information. Thanks for coming back and sharing!!!

[@libertylady4041]

Oh I've missed your videos started going back through old videos again😄 glad to see ya

[@Privateone222]

You are so inspiring! You have me so into prepping! Please keep doing what you do.

[@LadyGunn55]

I admire you so much for what you are able to do! At 60 I am just learning to can and make bread. I was always to busy to learn when the kids were little but now that they are grown I am taking the time to learn it all!

[@melissamitchell6381]

OMG!! I am so glad to see you are back....I thought you had gone off grid!! I love your videos and am so grateful for all the time and effort you have taken to help all of the rest of us!! You have been a major blessing to me! Missed you!! God bless!! :D

[@BexarPrepper]

Miss all of you also. So happy to be back. Blessings

[@stonesthrowacres2216]

Thanks for the video.... wonderful to see you back!!

[@daisym1672]

This is a GREAT video. I cant wait to try it!!!

[@Doone226]

Looks awesome. Thanks for the video

[@TheDawn0310]

It's nice to see you back. Thanks for a great video!!!!!

[@BexarPrepper]

Your quite welcome. Blessings

[@LindasPantry]

Welcome back :)

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank you. Blessings

[@BexarPrepper]

Heard you were gone to. Hope all is wwll. Blessings

[@ellispawson663]

Very Cool, I've got to try this soon. TY

[@freespiritedsara]

I am so glad you are back! I've missed your videos! I've just been rewatching all of your old videos. You are my FAVORITE prepper!! Have a fantastic day! XOXO!

[@BexarPrepper]

Glad someone watches the older videos lots of information there. Thanks Blessings

[@bethaddis3696]

love this idea! Now I have been looking for bread pans just like that. Where on earth did you get them.

[@donnareeves9613]

Awesome! I knew you would love your new toy. Meal looks wonderful...Well Done! Take Care 💗

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank more a tool than a toy :) Blessings

[@ChristopherFarms]

Great video. Thanks for posting. I want to do something like this for backpacking. The backpacking meals from the store are very expensive and I like the idea of doing it myself and having the skill to do it if ever really needed.

[@BexarPrepper]

That's why I purchased the fd hamburger is $55 per can even at $3 something a lb that's under $20. Quite a savings. Blessings

[@plhartley]

I purchased a FD'er in March and have had so much fun learning and using it. Looks great and I am not a meatloaf fan but I will eat that. :) I have FD chicken, sausage, taco meat, and browned hamburger. I have been pleasantly surprised. Made a few meals in a jar using my FD food. I like your idea of using the mylar bags and separating food with baggies. Thanks again!

[@BexarPrepper]

It's so fun to serve a beautiful fd meal. Fools my family. Blessings

[@persiusk]

Glad to see you back, love your videos.

[@roxyd.6639]

Wow! Such a easy way to fix all the items for a complete meal. Looks really good (tummy grumble) ... as soon as I win the lottery I'll get me a set up to do this - after all ...I have all your instructions on what to do AND not do to guide me - lol! Great to see your back and hope all is well!

[@BexarPrepper]

Thanks Roxy hope you win the lottery. Blessings

[@ellelatorre2893]

Welcome back. I am so glad to see you! I so want a Freeze Dryer. Saving up, but it will take years. I would rather Freeze Dry than can. Thank you.

[@BexarPrepper]

Check for a refurbished when your ready. Blessings

[@freddeebrown4051]

Thanks for another awesome tutorial. I enjoy them all & you are a blessing even to the thumbs down person. He or she clicked on this video lol. Thanks again.

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank gotta love the trolls Blessings

[@avonleanne]

I wish I had a food freeze dryer! how neat!!! I have made homemade MREs also, just not with freeze dried stuff. I found that if I poked the small containers (like your cookies) with a push pin, it works in letting the air escape from the bag. I added a bag with plastic utensils, napkins, small salt and peppers that I save from fast food trips , and then a couple of mints and even some toilet paper! LOL...they were fun to make. Yours look delicious! Glad to see new videos!

[@orphanlady]

Good to hear your voice, have missed your videos. Thank you for all you have taught me

[@BexarPrepper]

You're so very welcome. Blessings

[@binbody5673]

glad to see you back. I have learned so much by watching your videos and I am very thankful that you shared them with us I have purchased thrive freeze dried foods before and the texture of their chicken is a little grainy I was wondering have you done chicken in your freeze dryer I'm thinking about buying one but I'm a little hesitant also is there a lot of Maintenance with a freeze dryer

[@calprepperdas2015]

God Bless you and your family. it's wonderful to see and hear from you, please God give her energy to keep sharing.

[@JRCHomesteadTexas]

Welcome back - missed you. We made it back to Texas and are up in the Hill Country. (was subbed as Trillaminute) Looking forward to many more videos Bexar.

[@BexarPrepper]

We'll have to connect up sometime. Blessings

[@teresadean1995]

looks delicious, some freeze dried butter, yummy. yea I am a butter lover.

[@DakotaRose56]

This is a wonderful idea! I was wondering though that since the cookies were not freeze dried will they introduce moisture into the bag because of the peanut butter?

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I've missed you! So glad your back with a cool video on homemade MRE's. I am working on that too.

[@BexarPrepper]

Great to hear lot of fun. Blessings

[@hipbusybee]

Amazing!!!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@usha777]

Great idea. I'm going to use this. The cookies make it a short storage life, year max due to the peanut butter, ill think of something in its place. Keep them coming.

[@janpenland3686]

That looks sooo good!!! It's good to see you again. I have truly missed you and your videos.My question: I know that you save a lot of space by freeze drying but do you lose that extra space storing the extra water to rehydrate the food? I don't have the big water storage tanks so I have to use other methods for storing water.

[@BexarPrepper]

Water is an issue for both freeze drying and dehydrating and needs to be accounted for. Canning does combat that issue. Hope you have some water bobs for your tub and showers. Blessings

[@janpenland3686]

I have one for my tub/shower and also have 3 and 5 gallon food safe buckets for water storage. I know that you can't have too much water but my space is limited and I need to plan accordingly. Is there a rule of thumb for rehydrating: like say 1 gallon water for each 1/2 gallon dehydrated/freeze dried food? Will that be enough? I usually, but not always, add my dried veggies directly to whatever I'm cooking. I am in the process of pressure canning my beans to save on fuel in the future. Not all beans pressure can well so I have the water I'll need for them. I also have the water I'll need for my rice, pasta, and cereals along with personal use water. I live across the street from a creek but wouldn't drink that water without major purification. I do know several methods of water purification and distillation if I need to go that route. A Berkey should would make life simpler but right now it's not feasible for my budget. Much Love

[@williamkechkaylo7915]

sorry you forgot the gravy lol - I do have a freeze drier but (2nd yr now) I still like to see more uses and ideas - did the precooking of the burgers and or steaks come out better? still learning thx

[@juanitasparkes3374]

Great video. glad you are all moved. I was wondering if you could freeze dry gravy as well to add to the meat loaf?

[@BexarPrepper]

Haven't tried that yet but I'm sure you can. Blessings

[@IRCXDS]

If SHTF, there is honestly no one else in the world I'd rather be with than Bexar and that includes family. I feel incredibly blessed to be watching her videos and learning from them!

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank you Lee I've been at this a very long time you will get there, just keep on going. Blessings

you wouldnt rather know a farmer?

[@johnbuckley8500]

Glad to see you back, missed you❤️

[@prettypaperpieces8709]

Happy to see you back. Looking forward to more videos...Dar

[@BexarPrepper]

Thanks Dar. Blessings

[@emily-rosejansen4526]

hi there, love your videos, so informative. I was just wondering why you leave the corn and potatoes open, can I put them in vacuum sealed bags then in the mylar so there is no chance of them spilling? and will they last as long like that?

[@billlaut608]

Thank you for posting this thought-inspiring video! If we have a major economic collapse, overnight the USA will switch to a barter economy, and food will be the new "coin of the realm." I was thinking of stockpiling commercially-prepared MREs to use for bartering, but never thought of making them myself. This video has expanded my thinking. Thank you!

[@void601]

Great to have you back. I was afraid you were gone forever! Hope you are enjoying life at your retreat.

[@BexarPrepper]

Never just needed time to get the house in order. Blessings

[@timhumphers1383]

Welcome back!! I subscribe to less than 10 channels and was so pleased to see a new video! Also pleased to see a welcome back from "Linda's Pantry" that I also subscribe to. Always appreciate your total honesty, you never fib or bend the truth. You always just say it how it is. A lot of others would have simply claimed the meat loaf was 100% exactly perfect. You never sway from the truth. Please don't stop keep them comming!!

[@clmierau]

It's so good to see you again ! I've missed you !!

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank you! Blessings

[@jeanettegrisham2361]

Have u thought about selling the freeze dried items?

[@PetPrepper]

Yeah Bexar. Glad you shared

[@ownsilver]

Good to see you back been awhile. been canning a lot of stuff over the last few months so far my favorite is canned hamburger going to smoke and can some salmon just about out of last years

[@BexarPrepper]

I'm freeze drying salmon right now. Can't wait to taste it. Keep up the great work. Blessings

[@sjrr124]

So happy to see you back!!!

[@BexarPrepper]

Thanks Blessings

[@SparklingSekhmet]

This was pretty cool.

[@EchoesOfAnAngel]

Welcome back!! Missed your videos and looking forward to catching up on all you have been doing while away. Sure happy to see you and know all is well .

[@BexarPrepper]

Thanks my friend. Blessings

[@tellthetruth9992]

greetings prepper! what's the shelf life on you MREs?

[@DoubleDHomestead]

Nice to see you! Hope your enjoying living at the retreat!

[@BexarPrepper]

Hey lady good to see you thank you. Blessings

[@MrsCufr]

Glad to see you and that you are well. I have to say you look FABULOUS! Blessings to you my dear.

[@BexarPrepper]

I feel fabulous and very happy. Blessings

[@debbiejenning7982]

Welcome back! We missed you!

[@50shadesofgreen]

great job !! is it hot out the bag or do you need to heat it up in a micro ???

[@BexarPrepper]

add boiling water and serve. Blessings

[@sairuhtonin]

Glad you're back and thanks for another great video :D My question is this- over time, will the smell from the cookies absorb into the meatloaf (since that's not in its own bag), or does the oxygen absorber take care of that? Since you don't use any kind of chemical preservatives, what kind of a shelf-life do these have?

[@BexarPrepper]

No thank you for taking the time to watch. Blessings

[@BexarPrepper]

Smells don't seem to transfer and the shelf life is at least 15 years. Blessings

[@naplescajun]

I've missed your videos, coffee chats, etc. Welcome back!

[@BexarPrepper]

More to come I hope. Blessings

[@roerinaci]

Happy to see you back !!

[@BexarPrepper]

Great to be back. Blessings

[@iamhistory]

What equipment do I need to freeze dry? I dehydrate, can, use mylar, etc. but have never freeze dried. Very interested in getting started.

[@BexarPrepper]

You need a Harvest Right Freeze dryer. Blessings

[@dramzzzz]

Informative video. Subscribed!

[@thefirstnoob5577]

I wish I had a freeze dryer. I think they are just a little to exspensive still. Maby in the future. Love your videos.

[@maryburt3114]

How did you dry the meatloaf?

[@JoeMartinez_LA_LostSoul]

how do you dehydrate the meatloaf and other ingredients? and do you know the shelf life?

[@JoeMartinez_LA_LostSoul]

awww damn just answered my own question.. my bad.. great vids all btw!

[@oodlez_uv_doodlez]

how do you store the mre after making?

[@debbieflores5385]

Welcome back! So glad to see you again. Hope all is well.

[@BexarPrepper]

All is great thank you. Blessings

[@hlegan]

I loved seeing this video! I have missed you.

[@BexarPrepper]

I have missed all of you to. Blessings

[@pammiedoodle8693]

I was so excited to see a video up!😊

[@BexarPrepper]

Good to see you to. Blessings

[@patriotchic3364]

How much is the cost of a freeze dryer? Meaning running cost not original cost.

[@scratchmadehomestead9343]

Glad you are back. Yummy!

[@BexarPrepper]

Yes it was and thank you. Blessings

[@littlehurlerhomestead5239]

Was so glad to receive this notification this morning! :)

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank you sorry for the disappearance. Blessings

[@ceedee3636]

nice to see another video! !

[@xzevious69]

Hey bear what freeze dryer do you use?

[@BexarPrepper]

Harvest Right great machine. Blessings

[@xzevious69]

Thanks Bear

[@stevenhall9349]

Are you from Bexar Arkansas? I just found your up loads thanks

[@maryanncarreon4868]

that is so cool

[@katherinemiller8916]

I sure would like your daughters meatloaf recipe YUM!

[@lisa-le2ou]

Good to see you. Been missing you.

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank you been missing all of you to. Blessings

[@lylaschmooz]

I would love to see a video of dehydrating this meal.

[@BexarPrepper]

I don't dehydrate meat and corn doesn't rehydrate all that well. Blessings

[@Spearfisher1970]

I like the presentation, and 'liked' the video, but wonder about poison leaching from the ziplock bags when exposed to boiling water. Are zip locks and baggies in general made to be safe for foods when exposed to boiling water?

[@hallard069]

a google search says All Ziploc® brand Containers and microwavable Ziploc® brand Bags meet the safety requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for temperatures associated with defrosting and reheating food in microwave ovens, as well as room, refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

[@Spearfisher1970]

Well, that's something at least. TY for doing the research.

[@BexarPrepper]

+hallard069 Thank you for answering Blessings my friend.

[@gailaustin1817]

Welcome back! Missed you.

[@BexarPrepper]

Missed all of you. Blessings

[@lynndutt2219]

How cool is this?!

[@BexarPrepper]

It tasted like I just cooked it. Blessings

[@isa30001]

Yay!! you're back!!😄

[@BexarPrepper]

I sure hope so. Blessings

[@isa30001]

+BexarPrepper I missed your videos, hope your well!😊

[@BexarPrepper]

+ISA I am well just tired from all the work moving. Gets harder to do with age. Blessings

[@Oneluck13]

you are back, Oh I've missed you and your videos.

[@BexarPrepper]

Missed you all too. Blessings

[@brendacollins9272]

Good to see you.

[@BexarPrepper]

Good to see you too. Blessings

[@trishoconnor2169]

How does freeze-dried food that HAS to be rehydrated to be palatable count as an "MRE"?

[@SSanf]

Add one of those knife, fork, spoon, salt, pepper packets. :)

[@BexarPrepper]

Great idea would make it totally self contained. Blessings

[@sandymontemayor2802]

welcome back

[@pandora022428]

Bexar Prepper, How about Fd ing some gravy? Looks good.

[@BexarPrepper]

Next time I make some. Blessings

[@ibelivinu1]

WOW! how the hell are you,missed seeing your videos!

[@BexarPrepper]

Hey friend hope you didn't think I dropped off the edge of the earth lol Blessings

[@teriw1400]

I've missed you too.

[@BexarPrepper]

ditto Blessings

[@FannyUrbanhomesteader]

Great seeing you ! Have missed you since the orange jelly cast. Still waiting on that strawberry one ha ;) Pfft to the thumb down dude ...Take care :)

[@BexarPrepper]

Soon I hope to do the live again just not sure if it will work with satellite internet. Blessings

[@buzzsah]

I know what Im having tomorrow.

[@InFltSvc]

WHY?

[@estellebutler7601]

I know , u moved up, and r FD ing now...this is good...but remember a lot of us, still dehydrate and can in jars...lol. Hoping everyone, doesn't go to FD'ing.

why would you make mre where meat is a luxury? You can just go to the store and freeze dry a bunch of it. You already think the shit hit the fan and you cant buy meat??? I mostly eat meat, so if I had a mre without lots of meat it would stink. I never bought a cookie, are you copying the stupid military mre recipe where its shitty? heres a cookie that you would never ever buy.

[@harrisonblackwood2378]

I see so many things wrong with this. No offense

[@BexarPrepper]

New things sometimes are hard to accept but I gotta tell you it tasted like I just cooked it fresh. Blessings

[@harrisonblackwood2378]

I have conidered a home freeze dryer. My concerns are 1, why open the cookies, in long term storage they will either flavor the other foods or absorb their flavors. 2, why didn't you individually package the meatloaf as well? Just my thoughts. Thank you for the quick response.

[@BexarPrepper]

+Harrison Blackwood I opened the cookies to vacuum seal them. To be honest I didn't package the meatloaf separately since I was out of bags. Blessings

[@harrisonblackwood2378]

Oh. Thank you again for responding. I'll be watching more of your videos to help with my decision to purchase a freeze dryer. Thanks again and have a great day.

[@virginia7191]

Welcome back! We have missed you!

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank you. Blessings