Topless Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie is known for its topping of mashed potatoes, but try as I might I couldn’t figure out how to both cook the shepherd’s pie in the slow cooker and also mash the potatoes in it. So this recipe keeps it “topless” and lets the bottom layer of sliced potatoes stand in for the mashers. If you’re a stickler for tradition, then simply make the mashed on the stovetop and spread them on top of the shepherd’s pie for the last 30 minutes of cooking. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flou