Ingredients

• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed to a smooth paste with a little salt (optional)
•   salt
• 2 rashers streaky bacon, rinds and bones discarded, cut into strips
• 1 small carrot, peeled, trimmed and grated
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 8 oz. minced beef
• 3 level tablespoons plain flour
• ½ pint beef stock
• 1 (14 oz.) can tomatoes
• 3 level tablespoons tomato purée
• 1 level teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ level teaspoon dried basil
•   pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Method

1. Peel and finely chop onion. Peel and crush garlic, if using, to a smooth paste with a little salt.
2. Discard rinds and bones from bacon and cut into strips. Peel, trim and grate carrot.
3. Heat oil in a saucepan and cook the prepared ingredients (onion, garlic, bacon, carrot) for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes