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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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.
What is the shelf life?
The listed shelf life is Up to 5 years (stored at ambient temperature, based on NATICK MRE study).
What are the dimensions?
The listed dimensions are 5.5" W x 8.25" H x 1.25" D.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 12 oz.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
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For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
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- Food, drink, and other perishable products, including emergency food
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- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
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- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
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. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.