1. Warm olive oil in a large saucepan, when hot add bacon and cook for 2-3 mins. Add mince in batches and cook for 5 to 10 mins until browned spooning into Sc with a slotted spoon.
2. Return to pan to heat add wine and cook for 1 minute. Stirring and scraping sides constantly. Pour into Sc. Add garlic, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, passata, mixed herbs and stock cube and mix well
3. Cover slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8-10 hrs or until rich and thick