Is Trader Joe's Beef Shepherd's Pie Vegetarian?

Description
Comforting, savory filling with a smooth topped layer and tender, saucy interior; texture contrasts between creamy surface and chunky center. Commonly heated as a quick weeknight dinner, potluck or single serving meal. Reviewers praise convenience and consistent flavor while occasionally noting varying portion size and reheating advice and temperature guidance.

Description
Comforting, savory filling with a smooth topped layer and tender, saucy interior; texture contrasts between creamy surface and chunky center. Commonly heated as a quick weeknight dinner, potluck or single serving meal. Reviewers praise convenience and consistent flavor while occasionally noting varying portion size and reheating advice and temperature guidance.
Ingredients
Shepherd’s Pie Filling (Cooked Beef [Beef, Beef Broth, Salt]), Gravy [Water, Mushrooms, Cornstarch, Onions, Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Salt, Citric Acid), Mushroom Base (Sauteed Mushroom, Organic Maltodextrin, Olive Oil, Yeast Extract, Salt, Mushroom Concentrate, Organic Cane Sugar, Onion Powder, Black Pepper), Garlic, Sugar, Thyme)], Vegetable Blend [Peas, Corn, Carrot, Green Beans], Beef Base (Roasted Beef, Beef Stock Concentrate, Salt, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Dried Whey, Caramel Color, Celery Seed, Black Pepper)], Mashed Potato (Potato (Salt), Milk [Milk Vitamin D3], Cornstarch, Garlic Puree, Parsley, Black Pepper).
What is a Vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.
Reviews
Meh.
Very very bland - needs way more spices. Also might not be gluten free - feeling a bit off after eating this one.



