1 - Heat the oil in a large saucepan.

2 - Use kitchen scissors to snip the bacon into small pieces, or use a sharp knife to chop it on a chopping board.

3 - Add the bacon to the pan and cook for just a few mins until starting to turn golden.

4 - Add the onion, celery and carrot, and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened.

5 - Add the garlic and cook for 1 min, then tip in the mince and cook, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 6 mins until browned all over.