What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dish not for vegans? Criticise and grumble (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Dish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROAST (synonym="Criticise") + BEEF (synonym="grumble") = ROASTBEEF; definition: "Dish" The answer is ROASTBEEF.

Dish not for vegans? Criticise and grumble (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29230 | 13 Across | 2023-11-17 flower

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