Is Shepherd’s Pie Gluten-Free?

Without specific preparation or ingredient adjustments, the answer is generally no. Shepherd’s Pie is not intrinsically gluten-free. The reason being, traditional recipes for Shepherd’s Pie often include ingredients such as flour, which is used as a thickening agent in the gravy and is a known source of gluten. However, it can be made gluten-free by substituting regular flour with gluten-free flour or another alternative.