Is CHIPOTLE BRAISED BEEF Vegan?


Ingredients
RED RICE (COOKED LONG GRAIN PARBOILED WHITE RICE, WATER, TOMATOES, ONION, TOMATO PASTE, CHICKEN BASE [CHICKEN MEAT, NATURAL CHICKEN JUICES, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN {FROM CORN}, CHICKEN FAT, SUGAR, DRIED WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORING, TURMERIC], SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC, SALT, GREEN SERRANO CHILI PEPPER, CILANTRO), CHILI PEPPER SAUCE (WATER, ONION, GARLIC, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CANOLA OIL, UNSALTED BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORS], GUAJILLO PEPPER PUREE [WATER, GUAJILLO CHILE PEPPER, CITRIC ACID], SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SMOKED PAPRIKA {COLOR}, CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SOLIDS, CITRIC ACID, ANCHOVY EXTRACT, MALIC ACID, CHIPOTLE PEPPER POWDER], CHIPOTLE ADOBO PUREE [WATER, ONION, DRIED CHIPOTLE PEPPER, TOMATO PASTE, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING, WHITE PEPPER, OREGANO, BAY LEAVES], AU JUS CONCENTRATE [BEEF STOCK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, BEEF FAT, CARAMEL COLOR, CORNSTARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ONION POWDER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), LACTIC ACID, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DISODIUM INOSINATE/DISODIUM GUANYLATE, POTATO STARCH, BEET POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CHILI PEPPERS [GROUND PASILLA CHILI PEPPER, GROUND GUAJILLO CHILI PEPPER, GROUND CHILI PEPPER, ETHOXYQUIN TO RETAIN COLOR], FISH SAUCE [ANCHOVY FISH, SALT, SUGAR], SPICES), SEASONED COOKED BEEF STEAK & MODIFIED FOOD STARCH PRODUCT (BEEF, WATER, CHIPOTLE PUREE [WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CHIPOTLE JALAPENO, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, DEHYDRATED RED CHILE PEPPERS, ONION POWDER, CUMIN, OREGANO, BAY LEAVES, GARLIC POWDER], SEASONING [SALT, SPICES, ONION POWDER, DEHYDRATED GARLIC], GARLIC, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ONION JUICE, GARLIC JUICE).
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


