2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced
2 sticks celery, peeled and finely diced
5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with a little salt
2 onions, finely diced
2 tsp fresh soft thyme leaves
1 tbsp anchovy essence
2 x 400g/14oz cans chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper
175-200ml/6-7fl oz good olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp tomato pur茅e
225g/8oz streaky bacon, diced
1.8kg/4lb minced beef
1.7 litres/3 pints chicken, beef or lamb stock
250g/9oz fresh chicken livers, finely chopped
2 bottles dry red wine