a) Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.

c) Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins.

d) Once golden, add the sugar (see pantry for amount) and cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.

a) While the onion cooks, boil a half-full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with ¼ tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

a) While the rice and onion cook, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

b) Grate the Cheddar cheese. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

c) Once the onion has caramelised, set aside in a small bowl for later. Cover to keep warm.

a) Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the beef mince, mushrooms and sliced pepper. 

c) Fry until the mince and veg have browned, 6-8 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. 

d) When the mince has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

e) Once browned, add the garlic and fry, 30 secs. Sprinkle in the flour (see pantry for amount) and stir until combined, 1 min more.

a) Stir the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the beef a little at a time, followed by the beef stock paste, Worcester sauce and honey (see pantry for amount).

b) Simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.

c) Meanwhile, pop the cheese sauce into a small microwaveable bowl with the water (see pantry for amount) and mix.

d) Microwave the sauce on high until heated through, 30 secs.

a) When everything's ready, share the rice between bowls.

b) Top with the beef mince, veg and caramelised onion.

c) Sprinkle over the cheese and spoon over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the chilli flakes to finish (add less if you'd prefer things milder).