Complete 2017 MRE menu list for MRE XXXVII: all 24 published entrée choices, menu-number changes, case structure, flameless heater context, and what was typically packed inside an MRE meal bag.
Chicken Burrito Bowl joins the lineup. Historical menu sheets show that heater inclusion could vary on specific menu configurations.
This year used 24 menus. In the modern case structure, Menus 1–12 are Case A and Menus 13–24 are Case B; each standard case contains 12 meals.
Below, every numbered entrée is listed in its published menu position so researchers, collectors and shoppers can compare this year directly with earlier and later MRE generations.
Why this archive exists
A year-by-year MRE reference
MRE names, sides, snacks and accessories have changed repeatedly. This page separates the published entrée lineup from the supporting components, because component substitutions and assembler changeovers can vary even within the same production era.
DLA notes that menu changeover dates are not always exact because assemblers may delay a revision or use approved substitutions.
Complete 2017 MRE menu list
All 24 2017 MRE entrées
These are the numbered main entrées associated with the 2017 MRE lineup.
24 menus
Menu 1Case A
Chili w/ Beans
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 2Case A
Shredded BBQ Beef
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 3Case A
Chicken w/ Egg Noodles & Vegetables
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 4Case A
Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 5Case A
Chicken Chunks
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 6Case A
Beef Taco
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 7Case A
Beef Brisket
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 8Case A
Meatballs w/ Marinara Sauce
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 9Case A
Beef Stew
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 10Case A
Chili and Macaroni
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 11Case A
Vegetarian Taco Pasta
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 12Case A
Elbow Macaroni and Tomato Sauce
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 13Case B
Cheese Tortellini
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 14Case B
Spinach, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce Fettuccine
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 15Case B
Mexican Style Chicken Stew
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 16Case B
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 17Case B
Maple Sausage
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 18Case B
Beef Ravioli
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 19Case B
Jalapeno Pepper Jack Beef Patty
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 20Case B
Hash Brown Potatoes w/ Bacon
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 21Case B
Lemon Pepper Tuna
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 22Case B
Asian Style Beef Strips w/ Vegetables
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 23Case B
Chicken Pesto Pasta
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Menu 24Case B
Southwest Beef and Black Beans
Published 2017 MRE entrée.
Year-over-year comparison
What changed in the 2017 MRE menu?
Compared with the published 2016 entrée list. A changed label can represent a new entrée, a reformulation, or a revised published name.
Menu 16Rib-Shaped BBQ Pork → Chicken Burrito Bowl
Menu 17Maple Pork Sausage → Maple Sausage
Inside the meal bag
What was inside a typical 2017 MRE?
The entrée name is only part of an MRE. A complete meal bag paired the main dish with menu-specific sides, breads or crackers, spreads, snacks or desserts, beverages, condiments, utensils and an accessory packet.
Fully cooked entrée
Bread, crackers or tortilla
Spread, side or starch
Snack, dessert, fruit or protein item
Beverage mix
Condiments or seasoning
Accessory packet
Spoon
Flameless ration heater
Why exact contents can differ
Component pairings can vary by menu number, assembler, approved substitution and changeover timing. The menu list above identifies the published main entrée lineup; it should not be used to authenticate a sealed vintage pouch or promise a particular side item.
Flameless ration heater
Did 2017 MREs include a heater?
This year falls in the flameless-ration-heater era. DLA states the heater has been packed into MRE meal bags since mid-1992; historical sheets and approved substitutions can still show menu-specific differences.
Quick answers
2017 MRE questions
How many MRE menus were there in 2017?
There were 24 numbered MRE entrée choices in the 2017 lineup, identified as MRE XXXVII.
Was 2017 a Case A and Case B year?
This year used 24 menus. In the modern case structure, Menus 1–12 are Case A and Menus 13–24 are Case B; each standard case contains 12 meals.
Did 2017 MREs have flameless ration heaters?
This year falls in the flameless-ration-heater era. DLA states the heater has been packed into MRE meal bags since mid-1992; historical sheets and approved substitutions can still show menu-specific differences.
Does every sealed 2017 MRE contain exactly the same supporting items shown in historical records?
No. The numbered entrée is the best anchor for the menu identity, but approved substitutions and production changeovers can affect sides, snacks, beverages and accessories. DLA specifically warns that revision dates and substitutions are not always exact.
Can I buy a guaranteed 2017 MRE from National MRE Supply?
This archive is informational. Current products are sold according to the inspection date, menu, case or supply option stated on the live product page; this historical guide does not guarantee vintage 2017 inventory.
Research sources
Sources & methodology
National MRE Supply compiled this historical reference from Defense Logistics Agency operational-ration records and MREInfo's historical menu archive. For modern menu revisions, DLA is the primary source. For early MRE generations, MREInfo's archive cites menu information assembled from Natick records and historical ration research.
