Fakeaways
This is one of those quick, crowd-pleasing teas that feels a bit different but uses straightforward ingredients. The beef mince gets cooked with onion and pepper, then coated in a sticky sweet chilli sauce that the kids actually like. Pile it into warm flatbreads with a spoonful of mayo (or yoghurt if you prefer) and you've got a proper filling tea without much fuss or washing up.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red pepper and cook for 4–5 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the beef mince and chilli powder. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until nicely browned (about 5–7 minutes).
In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce and water. Pour this into the pan with the mince, stir well and let it bubble gently for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the mince. Season with a little salt and pepper if needed.
While the mince is finishing, warm the flatbreads in the microwave or a dry frying pan.
Spoon the sweet chilli beef onto the flatbreads, top with a dollop of mayo (or yoghurt), and serve straight away.
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