Dehydrated Spanish Rice | Mom’s Recipe for Camping & Backpacking

Looking for a delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly meal for your next camping or backpacking adventure? 🌄 This dehydrated Spanish Rice recipe, passed down from my Mom, is the perfect solution! We love making our own dehydrated meals-they’re not only more cost-effective but also packed with wholesome ingredients.
In this video, I’ll walk you through my Mom’s classic Spanish Rice recipe, how to dehydrate it for your trips in the great outdoors. Perfect for those who want a hearty, home-cooked meal while exploring the wilderness!
If you make this please comment and let us know how it was for you!
📌 Why Dehydrate Your Own Meals?
✅ Healthier ingredients
✅ Cost-efficient
✅ Lightweight and easy to pack
Spanish Rice Recipe:
2 lbs ground beef
2 medium onions (diced)
2 green peppers (diced)
16 oz tomato sauce
28 oz can whole tomatoes
1 cup rice
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili flakes (optional - to taste)
Brown beef in large pot or Dutch oven and drain fat. Put all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high 3 hours.
Stove top method: Same as above except simmer all ingredients for 40 minutes.
Cool and Place on dehydrator trays. Dehydrate for 12 - 14 hours at 167degrees. (dehydrating times may vary depending on model of dehydrator).