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Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.","group":"Topping","title":"Place the cubed potatoes","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Topping"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While potatoes boil, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.","group":"Filling","title":"Heat a large skillet","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the diced onion and carrots to the skillet. Saute for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and thyme, cooking for 1 more minute.","group":"Filling","title":"Add the diced onion and carrots","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. 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