Meal (Ready-to-Eat) - VEGETABLE STEW
Plant-Based Field Ration – Built for Wilderness, Emergency, and Everyday Readiness
The Vegetable Stew MRE by Essential Provisions is a nutrient-dense, shelf-stable meal designed for field performance and long-term storage. Made with organic vegetables, protein-rich navy beans, and a rich tomato base, it delivers home-cooked flavor and clean fuel—without preservatives or artificial ingredients. Each pouch is crafted under the food-is-medicine model, offering a plant-based option that supports energy, recovery, and overall readiness.
Filtered Water, Organic Potatoes, Organic Carrots, Organic Tomato Paste, Organic Onions, Organic Navy Beans, Organic Tomatoes in Tomato Puree, Organic Celery, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Vegetable Broth (Organic Carrot Juice Concentrate, Organic Onion Juice Concentrate, Organic Celery Juice Concentrate), Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Smoked Paprika, Organic Rosemary, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Cayenne Pepper.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Whole-Food Plant Power
Organic vegetables and navy beans for sustained energy
Shelf-Stable, Preservative-Free
Maintains flavor and texture for up to 5 years
Clean Ingredient Profile
Free from dairy, gluten*, and artificial flavors
Performance-Minded Formula
Balanced carbs, plant protein, and healthy fats
Versatile Meal Option
Works for backcountry rations, emergency kits, or quick daily meals
Trusted by outdoor professionals, preparedness-minded civilians, and emergency response teams
Nutrient-rich profile supports endurance and recovery in demanding environments
Ready to eat—no refrigeration required
Compact and lightweight for EDC, go-bags, and long-term storage
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 11g (14%) – Saturated: 1.5g (8%) – Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0%)
Sodium: 900mg (39%)
Total Carbohydrate: 47g (17%) – Dietary Fiber: 9g (32%) – Total Sugars: 12g (Incl. 3g Added, 6%)
Protein: 8g
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%)
Calcium: 80mg (6%)
Iron: 2.2mg (10%)
Potassium: 950mg (20%)
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Weight | 12 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.5" W x 8.25" H x 1.25" D |
| Shelf Life | Up to 5 years (stored at ambient temperature, based on NATICK MRE study) |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
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American
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CHEF-DEVELOPED MRES & FIELD FUEL
Developed for Special Forces. Chef-built MREs and Field Fuel® sports nutrition.
Essential Provisions builds Ready-to-Eat meals and sports nutrition for outdoor athletes, first responders, military and Special Operations personnel — and the families who need a real food plan when the lights go out. Their MREs use beyond-organic and regenerative ingredients, developed by chefs rather than packaged-food formulators. Their Field Fuel® line covers shelf-stable energy nutrition. The pitch is straightforward: "To be the best, eat the best."
- Ready-to-Eat MREs developed for Special Forces
- Beyond-organic and regenerative ingredients
- Chef-developed meals — not factory-formulated
- Field Fuel® shelf-stable sports nutrition line
- Built for SOF, first responders, athletes, and families
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 10% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.