The $3.00 Survival Meal: Homemade Freeze Dried Sloppy Joe Spaghetti Ep452

Freeze Dried Sloppy Joe Spaghetti: The Ultimate Easy Prep Meal! Looking for a savory, easy-to-prep meal that’s perfect for both dinner tonight and your long-term food storage? In this video, I’m showing you how to make Sloppy Joe Spaghetti from scratch and then preserve it using a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. This recipe is a "prepper’s dream"—it’s budget-friendly, high in protein, and rehydrates perfectly in just 4 minutes. Whether you are building a survival food supply or just want convenient "instant" homemade meals for busy nights, this one is a winner! What’s in this recipe? 4 lbs of 93% Lean Ground Beef (High-quality protein is key!) 3 cans of Manwich Bold Sauce 1 lb of Angel Hair Spaghetti (Pro tip: Thin noodles rehydrate much faster!) In this video, you’ll learn: How to batch-cook 7.5 lbs of food for the freeze dryer. Tips for loading and dividing trays for consistent drying. Freeze Dryer Maintenance: Why you need to check the screws and Allen key plugs on your heat sealer! Packaging for Longevity: Using 7-mil Mylar bags and 300cc Oxygen Absorbers. The Taste Test: See the rehydration process and get the final verdict on the flavor. 📦 RESOURCES & DISCOUNTS Get the Bags I Use: I use 7-mil single meal pouches from TopMylar.com. They are durable, BPA-free, and designed for boiling water. 🏷️ Code: BIBS – Save $5 on orders of $50 or more! 🏷️ Code: BIBS10 – Get 10% OFF your entire order (Single use only—best for large orders!) 📋 THE RECIPE: Sloppy Joe Spaghetti Yields approx. 7.5 lbs of food (10 single-meal pouches) Ingredients: 4 lbs Ground Beef (93% lean is best for freeze drying to prevent rancidity). 1 lb Angel Hair Spaghetti (Thin noodles rehydrate faster!). 3 cans Manwich Bold Sauce (Or your favorite sloppy joe sauce). Water for boiling pasta. Instructions: Brown the Beef: Cook the 4 lbs of ground beef thoroughly. Important: Drain the fat completely. Boil the Pasta: Cook the angel hair spaghetti according to the box instructions. Drain well. Mix & Simmer: Combine the browned beef and 3 cans of Manwich sauce in a large pot. Simmer on medium heat until heated through. Combine: Fold the noodles into the meat sauce until well incorporated. Tray Prep: For a Medium Harvest Right, I recommend 2.5 lbs per tray. Use dividers to create 10 equal portions (approx. 3 squares per Mylar bag). Freeze & Dry: Pre-freeze the trays until solid, then run your standard "Sausage/Meat" or "Pasta" cycle. Rehydration: Add 3/4 cup (approx. 180ml) of boiling water to the pouch. Stir, seal, and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir again, reseal, and let sit for another 2 minutes. Enjoy right out of the pouch! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - The Perfect Savory Easy Prep Meal 0:45 - The Simple Ingredients 1:35 - Browning the Beef & Boiling Noodles 2:10 - Mixing the Sloppy Joe Spaghetti 3:00 - Loading the Freeze Dryer Trays (Weight & Ratios) 5:30 - Packaging with Mylar & O2 Absorbers 8:00 - CRITICAL: Heat Sealer Maintenance Tips 10:45 - Rehydrating the Meal (Step-by-Step) 14:40 - The Final Taste Test & Verdict 📢 JOIN THE COMMUNITY If you enjoyed this video, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the BELL 🔔 to get notified when I post new freeze-drying adventures and long-term food storage tips! #FreezeDriedFood #Prepping #FoodStorage #HarvestRight #SloppyJoe #MealPrep #SurvivalFood #TopMylar #DIYEmergencyFood Disclaimer: As a TopMylar affiliate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through the discount codes provided above. Thank you for supporting the channel! Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @johninbibs