HIGH PROTEIN | PREMIUM INGREDIENTS - American Buffalo Goulash: Ground Bison with Macaroni Pasta in a Tomato Herb Sauce
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Steve Rinella is the founder of MeatEater and a lifelong hunter, angler, and wild food expert. He hosts the MeatEater TV show and podcast and has written ten books about hunting, wildlife, and human relationships to nature. He is the recipient of the Conversation Achievement Award from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
Preparation Instructions:
1. Open pouch at tear mark. Remove oxygen absorber.
2. Carefully add 1 cup (8 oz) boiling water to pouch.
3. Stir well and zip pouch closed. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. Open pouch, stir again and enjoy!
Protein – 45g per pouch
Servings - 2
Serving size – ½ pouch
Contains – Milk, Wheat
Net Weight – 4.94oz
Made & Packaged in the USA
Calories per Pouch -740
Prep Time - 10 min
Water - 8oz
Peak Refuel Bison meat proudly USA-raised
Not today, hunger.
This lightweight pack packs a punch.
45
grams of protein
10
prep time (minutes)
740
calories
4.94
net weight (oz.)
8
water (oz.)
149
calories per oz.
2
total servings
1/2 Pouch
serving size
High Protein
Our protein is just that...protein. TVP and artificial fillers are forbidden words in our house so you can enjoy more, authentic protein.
Less Water
Boil less water, start eating faster. Just boil 8 oz of water and you’re ready to go.
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"Peak gives me everything I want in a freeze-dried meal from long backpacking trips, backcountry hunts, photographing bears in Alaska, or the quick weekend excursion. It's all real ingredients, lots of actual real meat and not TVP. Substantial amount of protein, no unwelcome gut bombs after a meal, and unbeatable flavors. Peak Refuel is just all around superior." - Beau
Beau Day
"Peak Refuel is delicious, healthy and tastes amazing. Don't waste your time with other brands that load their meals with sodium and cholesterol to lure you in. Try Peak, and you'll taste the difference." - Lance
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Reviews
Jered S.
I generally don’t do reviews, but reading some of these reviews make me shake my head. So I decided to chime in.
I’m going to have to push back on some of these folks who say it doesn’t get done or needs some salt - dude, learn how to cook. I think some people just want to gripe.
I’ve tried about all of the beef and bison. And while the Beef Pasta Marinara is great, the American Buffalo Goulash is my favorite.
These Peak Refuel meals are truly the best dehydrated meals I’ve had. I’ve ordered over a hundred packs and keep going back for more.
Derek
Amazing taste, and more nutrition than any fast food on the market.
Steve
Best freeze dried hunting food out there
Ty T.
Very tasty and filling, enjoyed this one!
David L.
On a recent trip with my 8 and 9 year old sons into the BWCA this meal was a hit! Thanks for fueling our memories!
Martin K.
It didn't cook through. I used an electric kettle and heated the water to 212 degrees. Stirred it and sealed it for 7 and a half mins, stirred and sealed it for another 7 and a half mins. it still had dried chewy bits in it. Sorry, just not very appetizing. I mean, it will keep you alive but not what I'm use to from other companies.
Simon
Wait to try
John W.
Vas very good
Gene B.
Marc B.
Good taste and easy to make. Not over the top
Timothy Z.
I love your product I use for hunting and hiking
Lance C.
Best freez dried food there is.
Chris P.
Best meal I have had over the years.
Chris P.
The best I have ever tasted....
Jill A.
We love the calorie and nutrient content and great flavor!
Trevor
Another great tasting option for my backpack
Tyler M.
Great taste and portion
Eduardo C.
TRULLY AMAZING
Brenton W.
Great meal. Highly recommended
Leslie F.
You should do more to see how your products are used. It would help marketing. I drive a semi and food choices are not always that great. I have a Jettle and can boil water in 5 minutes. Peak doesn't require any refrigeration. Very stable. It's just nice to have something when there is nothing.
David H.
Great product
Joseph B.
It’s good, just not my favorite. Basically spaghetti.
Jereme R.
tasty
Roy M.
Definitely ordering more
Greg D.
Picked a couple of these up and added them to our packs and took them on a camping trek out in Denali, this is amazing my wife and I absolutely loved this one. Was a great treat when we were tired and hungry.
James T.
Horrible
G. B.
Peak Refuel AMERICAN BUFFALO GOULASH - 4.25/5.0 - B+
This is a very good Buffalo meat Freeze Dried meal. There was a nice amount of ground Buffalo meat. The macaroni was nice and cheesy, above average but not excellent sauce. This does need about one ounce more water to be better hydrated. The seasoning was good but some salt pepper and or hot sauce would have gone well with it, but it will stand on its own. It was easy to digest with no stomach upset. Also this did not make quite enough for two people. Fair-Good value for price vs. Calories for survival or backpacking!!! Above average Freeze Dry meal by comparison to others.
Joshua W.
Amazing meals
Tricia B.
Delicious
Patricia M.
This is a ‘chili mac’ NOT goulash! Goulash is an eastern European dish. For some reason they decided to put red pepper flakes in their goulash which over power the other flavors. We added Worcestershire sauce and additional cheese to cut the heat. It’s not this wasn’t a good meal, it just wasn’t goulash. As far as the meal itself; everything was perfect. Just the right amount of water to rehydrate everything perfectly without being soupy or too dry. We did break apart the large meat clump into several smaller ones before rehydrating.
James T.
4 Stars. Cooked per the directions. Tasted OK, but may need salt and pepper.
Ate 1/2 of meal: Uncooked meat (still in the freezer dried state). Small pieces of Tough meat. A few tough pieces of macaroni.
Ate 2nd half one day later. Added some water since kept in refrigerator overnight. Heated one minute in microwave. Macaroni and meat were done and tasted good.
Will buy again.
Cole
This is the best peak refuel - great taste and doesn’t have a funky texture like most freeze dried meals have
Travis B.
Good stuff
Paul .
Good Stuff.
David C.
The goulash was good. It wasn’t enough for 2 servings (as advertised).
Adrienne O.
I haven’t tried all the meals yet but this one is my favorite. Hearty and great taste. I am glad this recipe does not contain toxic canola or or their seed oils.
Sandra
All Peak Refuel meals are superb.
Sterling
It's great !! All the products that I receive from peak refuel are great. I've never had a complaint about any of the food
Kamron M.
Excellent taste!!! Could of ate 2 packages
Dave G.
Delicious! I really enjoyed this one. Absolutely delicious!!! My only comment is the directions were to add 3/4 cup of water, and that just wasn't enough. So it was a minor setback, but just had to boil up and add another 1/4 of water and it was perfect. Great job on this one!!!!
Chris S.
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Clark B.
These new Rinella meals are so damn good! Only thing that would make ‘em better is if Peak Refuel would keep them in the permanent lineup!!!
michael g.
Loved it!
Lance H.
Peak does it again! Another banger meal. Definitely gonna order more!
Michael
All your products are awesome
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 45 reviews.
I generally don’t do reviews, but reading some of these reviews make me shake my head. So I decided to chime in.
I’m going to have to push back on some of these folks who say it doesn’t get done or needs some salt - dude, learn how to cook. I think some people just want to gripe.
I’ve tried about all of the beef and bison. And while the Beef Pasta Marinara is great, the American Buffalo Goulash is my favorite.
These Peak Refuel meals are truly the best dehydrated meals I’ve had. I’ve ordered over a hundred packs and keep going back for more.
4 Stars. Cooked per the directions. Tasted OK, but may need salt and pepper.
Ate 1/2 of meal: Uncooked meat (still in the freezer dried state). Small pieces of Tough meat. A few tough pieces of macaroni.
Ate 2nd half one day later. Added some water since kept in refrigerator overnight. Heated one minute in microwave. Macaroni and meat were done and tasted good.
Will buy again.
It didn't cook through. I used an electric kettle and heated the water to 212 degrees. Stirred it and sealed it for 7 and a half mins, stirred and sealed it for another 7 and a half mins. it still had dried chewy bits in it. Sorry, just not very appetizing. I mean, it will keep you alive but not what I'm use to from other companies.
You should do more to see how your products are used. It would help marketing. I drive a semi and food choices are not always that great. I have a Jettle and can boil water in 5 minutes. Peak doesn't require any refrigeration. Very stable. It's just nice to have something when there is nothing.
Picked a couple of these up and added them to our packs and took them on a camping trek out in Denali, this is amazing my wife and I absolutely loved this one. Was a great treat when we were tired and hungry.
Peak Refuel AMERICAN BUFFALO GOULASH - 4.25/5.0 - B+
This is a very good Buffalo meat Freeze Dried meal. There was a nice amount of ground Buffalo meat. The macaroni was nice and cheesy, above average but not excellent sauce. This does need about one ounce more water to be better hydrated. The seasoning was good but some salt pepper and or hot sauce would have gone well with it, but it will stand on its own. It was easy to digest with no stomach upset. Also this did not make quite enough for two people. Fair-Good value for price vs. Calories for survival or backpacking!!! Above average Freeze Dry meal by comparison to others.
This is a ‘chili mac’ NOT goulash! Goulash is an eastern European dish. For some reason they decided to put red pepper flakes in their goulash which over power the other flavors. We added Worcestershire sauce and additional cheese to cut the heat. It’s not this wasn’t a good meal, it just wasn’t goulash. As far as the meal itself; everything was perfect. Just the right amount of water to rehydrate everything perfectly without being soupy or too dry. We did break apart the large meat clump into several smaller ones before rehydrating.
I haven’t tried all the meals yet but this one is my favorite. Hearty and great taste. I am glad this recipe does not contain toxic canola or or their seed oils.
Delicious! I really enjoyed this one. Absolutely delicious!!! My only comment is the directions were to add 3/4 cup of water, and that just wasn't enough. So it was a minor setback, but just had to boil up and add another 1/4 of water and it was perfect. Great job on this one!!!!
Steve Rinella is the founder of MeatEater and a lifelong hunter, angler, and wild food expert. He hosts the MeatEater TV show and podcast and has written ten books about hunting, wildlife, and human relationships to nature. He is the recipient of the Conversation Achievement Award from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. 
