Taco Pouch O' Noodles

Contributed By: John in Bibs

This recipe makes 3 med. trays of casserole filling and cornbread and 1 med. tray of Ramen *

Directions:

1. Add Onions, Red Pepper, water, Ramen Noodle Flavoring Packet to a large skillet and sauté until soft and onions are translucent.
2. Add Cooked and rinsed ground beef, 2 Cans of Rotel, 2 Cans of Corn, 2 Taco Seasoning Packets, stir, and cook on medium for about 10 minutes.
3. Add Cheese, stirring to mix in and cook for about 10 minutes.
4. Let cool down
5. I made 24 discs of casserole, using silicone molds. Then freeze until frozen solid.
6. On a lined freeze dryer tray place 8 discs of casserole filling, and surround with cut up pieces of cornbread. I placed all 12 halves of Ramen on one tray.
7. Freeze Dry and package I appropriately. I put 2 discs, several pieces of cornbread in a snack ziplock bag and 1 square of Ramen per package.

Cycle Time:

Varies

Rehydration:

Remove the cornbread, add 1 cup of boiling water, stir, close, let stand for 2 minutes, stir, close and let stand for 2 minutes. Add cornbread croutons back in.

* Large Tray = 8 Cups/tray   Medium = 6 Cups/Tray   Small = 4 Cups/Tray

Cycle times & rehydration for reference only. Your results may vary.