1 large onion, peeled and diced
1 carrot, scraped and grated
1 stalk celery, washed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 slices bacon
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
100 g (4 oz) lean minced beef
100 g (4 oz) lean minced veal
300 ml (1/2 pt) beef stock or water
425 g (15 oz) canned tomatoes
4 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 bay leaf
5 g (1 tsp) origanum
1/2 tsp basil
1 bouquet garni
salt and freshly ground pepper
15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree
150 ml (1/4 pt) red wine