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Beef Shepherd's Pie, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Beef Shepherd's Pie, 8 OZ

BOOMERANGS
Available at Whole Foods
250
Calories
16g
Protein
2g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this single-serve Beef Shepherd's Pie in the frozen or chilled prepared meals aisle — an easy grab for a rushed weeknight or a nostalgic comfort dinner. It delivers cozy, homey vibes (mashed potatoes and beef) but is engineered for convenience and shelf stability. The ingredient list — dehydrated potatoes, food starches, broth concentrate and natural flavors — signals a smooth, uniform texture and industrial processing typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 OZ
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein16g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

COOKED, BEEF, WATER, DEHYDRATED, POTATOES, ONION, CORN, CARROTS, GREEN, PEAS, BUTTER, (CREAM,, MILK,, SALT), FOOD, STARCH, WHOLE, MILK, POWDER, BEEF, FLAVOR, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, PASTE, (BEEF, STOCK,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SALT,, BEEF, FAT), SEA, SALT, CANOLA, OIL, GARLIC, POWDER, SPICES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat packaged meal contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (dehydrated potatoes, food starch, whole milk powder, broth concentrate, natural flavors, and added oils), indicating extensive processing and formulation consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Beef Shepherd's Pie, 8 OZ

The Beef Shepherd's Pie offers a decent balance of protein and carbs, boasting 16 grams of protein per serving, which is great for a quick meal. However, it also contains 11 grams of fat, 5 of which are saturated, so it's best enjoyed in moderation. Healthy can mean different things to different people, so think of it as a comforting option rather than a health food.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientpractical
$4.29
per package