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Spicy Mexican Birria & Rice

Our take on this Mexican classic brings the heat…without making you sweat! Inspired by the original recipe from a Tijuana taco stand, we slow-cook our beef until it's fork-tender and serve it in a rich, spicy adobo sauce made with Ancho and Guajillo chiles. A generous helping of white rice makes this a hearty and filling favorite.

Whether enjoyed on its own or as part of a backcountry burrito, our Spicy Mexican Birria is a treat with heat.

  • Ignite Taste Buds: Savor authentic Mexican spices for restaurant-quality flavor that crushes trail cravings.

  • Premium Power: Big chunks of shredded beef and tender long-grain rice for satisfying texture.

  • Quick & Easy: Freeze-dried to lock in fresh flavors; add 1 1/2 cups boiling water, ready in 15 minutes.

  • Clean Fuel: USA-made with farmer-sourced ingredients. No artificial additives.

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How We Craft Your Adventure Food

At BIGHORN, we blend timeless recipes with modern tech to deliver kitchen-fresh meals on any trail. Inspired by an authentic Tijuana Birria recipe, we use premium USA ingredients, small-batch cooking, and freeze-drying to lock in flavor, texture, and nutrition. No preservatives needed.

Premium Sourcing

Top-grade beef from century-old American suppliers, plus fresh Ancho and Guajillo chiles, onions, garlic, and enriched rice; backing local farmers for wholesome quality you can trust.

Premium Sourcing

Slow-Cooking Excellence

Beef slow-cooked to fork-tender and served in a rich Adobo sauce with tomato, spices, stock, and oil; building deep Mexican flavors and that rave-worthy heat in every small batch.

Slow-Cooking Excellence

Smart Packaging

Resealable, oxygen-barrier pouches with wide mouths for easy eating; color-coded by protein, backpack-ready, and shelf-stable for 7 years.

Smart Packaging

Advanced Freeze-Drying

Flash-frozen and vacuum-dried to remove 99% of water, our advanced process locks in natural flavor and nutrition while extending shelf life, meaning no artificial preservatives are required.

Advanced Freeze-Drying
What's Inside Your Pouch

What's Inside Your Pouch

Dive into the heart of Spicy Mexican Birria & Rice: Premium, real ingredients sourced from American farmers for bold taste, clean energy, and great vibes.

Core Proteins

Core Proteins

Cooked shredded beef (beef, vinegar, salt, natural flavors) delivers hearty protein that powers muscle recovery to crush rugged trails.

Grains

Grains

Precooked enriched long grain rice (rice enriched with iron and vitamins) provides a fluffy base for steady energy for epic hauls.

Veggies & Bases

Veggies & Bases

Onion puree, tomato paste (tomatoes), and garlic puree add natural depth and antioxidants that boost immunity for non-stop outdoor action.

Fats & Stocks

Fats & Stocks

Beef stock, sunflower oil, and beef fat offer rich umami flavor that sustains satiety to keep you strong on demanding adventures.

Seasonings

Seasonings

Spices, rice starch, natural flavor, salt, dehydrated soy sauce (soy sauce from soybeans, wheat, salt), and yeast extract craft authentic Adobo heat with Ancho and Guajillo chiles to ignite your trail cravings.

Discover What Makes It Stand Out

Unlock the standout features that supercharge your adventures - real taste, powerhouse nutrition, and effortless convenience in every pouch.

Boost Your Trail Energy

35g of premium protein from tender, slow-cooked beef unleashes sustained stamina to conquer demanding hikes.

Ignite Your Taste Buds

Authentic spicy Adobo sauce with real Ancho & Guajillo chiles blasts bold, balanced flavor that warms and excites.

Fuel Longer Adventures

490 satisfying calories in a lightweight pouch keep you powered up without slowing your wild pursuits.

Support Clean Eating

No artificial junk - just wholesome, USA-sourced ingredients for guilt-free energy on any trail.

US VS THEM

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FLAVOR & AUTHENTICITY

Big, bold comfort food that actually tastes like home.
Bland bites that taste like cardboard.

QUALITY

Whole ingredients. Big forkfuls of meat. Small batch sauces.
Powdered “meat granules” and mystery fillers.

TEXTURE AFTER REHYDRATION

Tender meat, creamy sauces, perfect pasta and rice.
Crunchy, mushy, and off-putting.

PROTEIN & CALORIES

35g protein, 650 calories - real nutrition from real food.
Inflated macros from cheap additives.

CLEAN INGREDIENTS

No preservatives, no junk - just real food from American farmers.
Loaded with preservatives, additives, and shortcuts.
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Customer Reviews

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William Kempan
Best Dehydrated Meal I've had

I recently got into backpacking and I've been trying the various brands of meals, most of them are meh at best. It tastes good only because you've been hiking all day, and almost anything would taste good. This on the other hand just tastes good, I could see enjoying it for a meal at home (although its a bit pricey for that).

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Carly
One of the best backpacking meals on the market

The flavor of this meal is superior to everything else on the shelf, in my opinion. The rice is actually soft at the end of the cooking period, unlike some other brands. The meat is the star of the show. Can’t wait to try more!!

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Teach42
Better than your average camping food!

I've tried a lot of camping food packs, and I can say this is definitely a cut above the rest. It's a bit on the pricey side, but I think the quality definitely justifies it. It's easy to make, the texture of the food doesn't just become a pile of mush, and overall the flavor is good enough to eat even if you weren't camping! If you go backpacking or hiking and need food that is pack-stable, this is definitely worth checking out.

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Doug Nevius
Amazing

This was fantastic. As far as flavor it now ranks the top of my list across all brands. Its only drawback is it’s a bit pricey and doesn’t bring a lot of calories. It says 2 servings but really as a whole package it is not filling up a grown man much. Perfect for a midday trail lunch in a cool day. I am excited to try the other Bighorn meals.

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Michael
awesome texture

Delicious, texture was like chipotle for beef. Rice was soso

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our meals couldn’t be easier to prepare, whether you’re out in the wilderness or enjoying one at home!

Simply remove the oxygen absorber before adding the correct quantity of rapidly boiling water. Give everything a good stir, reseal the pouch and wait. Once the suggested period of time has passed, give another good stir and feast on!

Precise instructions showing the correct quantity of water to use and time to wait before eating are shown on the back of each meal pouch.

Our meals currently have a best-before date of 7 years. This date is printed on the back of each pouch, and it means you can be confident that you’ll enjoy a safe, great-tasting meal at any time before the best-before date.

Yes, each of our meals contains at least one of the major food allergens identified by the FDA, most often wheat, milk or soy. Our Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork & Beans also contains mustard, which is considered an allergen by Canada.

Specific ingredients and allergens are detailed in the Nutrition Facts Panel on the back of each pouch, so if you know or believe yourself to be allergic you should review this carefully before purchase or use.

Our subscription service makes it easier (and more affordable) to stay stocked up on your favorite BIGHORN meals, whether you're planning your next adventure or just want quality meals ready to go.

Here’s what you get when you subscribe:

  • 15% off every item in your subscription, every time.
  • Free shipping on your first order, and on future orders over $49.99.
  • Total flexibility, after your second billing cycle you can pause, cancel, or change your meals whenever and however it suits you.
  • Easy account management through your personal subscription portal: update your delivery schedule, change your address, or swap meals with just a few clicks.

A quick heads-up:

We do ask that you commit to at least two billing cycles (including your first order). After that, you’re free to manage your subscription however you like.

It’s our way of rewarding loyal adventurers with great savings, reliable service, and fewer last-minute food scrambles. If you have any questions please contact us at hello@bighornmf.com.

The BIGHORN Collective is our rewards and loyalty program designed to give back to our most dedicated adventurers. Members earn BIGHORN Bucks for shopping, sharing, and engaging with our brand—whether that’s making a purchase, leaving a review, following us on social media, or referring a friend. Bucks can be redeemed for discounts, free shipping, exclusive perks, and even free products, making it easy to get more value out of every interaction with BIGHORN.

As you collect Bucks, you’ll climb through levels of the Collective - Trailhead, Switchback, Treeline, Snowline, and finally Sherpa - each unlocking bigger rewards and unique opportunities. From free gifts and VIP recognition to affiliate commissions and even brand ambassador status, the Collective is built to celebrate our community and reward the people who make BIGHORN what it is.

Promoting wilderness exploration is our core mission, underpinned by a commitment to environmental stewardship. Embracing the principles of Leave No Trace, we advocate responsible practices like "pack it in, pack it out."

We work with TerraCycle ® to make it easy for our customers to recycle their BIGHORN packaging, reducing waste, and preserving our natural landscapes.

Follow this link to learn more: https://link.bighornmf.com/terracycle

Sodium is a standard feature of all freeze-dried meals - and for good reason. When you’re hiking, climbing, or backpacking, your body loses sodium through sweat and needs it replenished to maintain hydration, muscle function, and energy.

Sports nutrition research recommends 1,000–2,000 mg sodium after endurance activity, depending on body weight, sweat rate, and activity level. Our meals are designed with this in mind, ranging from 610 mg per serving in our Mushroom Pasta to 1,160 mg in Butter Chicken. These levels are designed to support electrolyte balance and recovery when participating in strenuous activities in the backcountry.

The short answer is: quality costs more to do right.

All of our meals are sourced and produced entirely in the USA - from ingredients to packaging. We buy premium meat and vegetables directly from small, local farms, and we hand-prepare our sauces in small batches instead of relying on industrial processes. Each pouch is hand-filled to protect the large, intact cuts of meat and delicate freeze-dried components, so your meal rehydrates into real food with real texture, not mush.

We’re also a small, family-owned business without outside investors subsidizing our costs. That means we rely solely on our customers’ support to keep doing what we do best: creating better backcountry food.

We believe that what you put in your body matters. Our price reflects a commitment to quality, sustainability, and supporting a healthier food ecosystem. While not everyone can prioritize premium food, we think it’s worth asking why some meals cost only a few dollars - and what compromises are being made to get them there.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.