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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion peeled and chopped
• 1 carrot peeled and chopped
• 1 stick celery peeled and chopped
• 1 bay leaf fresh or dried
• 1 clove of garlic crushed
• 75 g bacon streaky, smoked back or pancetta. Chopped.
• 250 g beef mince
• 250 g pork mince or you could just use 500g of beef mince but the mixture gives a lighter and tastier result.
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 cup red wine (180ml)
• 1 cup beef or chicken stock (180ml)
• 450 g passata or can of chopped tomatoes
• salt and pepper