3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, finely diced
1 green pepper, finely diced
2 tbsp oil, beef dripping or lard
500ml/18fl oz passata or chopped tomatoes
1kg/2lb 4oz cooked haricot or pinto beans
500ml/18fl oz beef stock or consommé
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp molasses
1 tbsp mustard powder
250g/9oz beef mince
200g/7oz smoked bacon lardons
100ml/3½fl oz bourbon whisky