What does the cryptic crossword clue "Simple one providing food without frills entertaining me, informally (7)" mean?

The definition is "Simple". The wordplay uses a deletion. US (synonym="informal “me”, as in “give us a kiss”") in ATERE (synonym="ATERE") = AUSTERE; definition: "Simple" The answer is AUSTERE.

Simple one providing food without frills entertaining me, informally (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29113 | 12 Across | 2023-07-04 flower

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