Cooking these meals is as much about intuition and love as it is about following a recipe. Here’s how you can replicate the warmth of a Devon kitchen:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, approximately 6-8 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped spinach, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Incorporate the cooked quinoa into the skillet, stirring well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
6. Once everything is heated through, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top for a burst of freshness.

Remember, the key to a great dish is to taste as you go. This was a lesson well-learned from my mum, who could often be found with a wooden spoon in one hand and a taste-test morsel in the other.