Chop and fry onion (and crushed garlic if using) for a couple of minutes, until no longer crunchy.

Add meat and continue to fry until the meat is cooked (so that it is no longer pink)

If you have red wine vinegar, add it once the meat is cooked and continue to fry for an extra minute.

Add can of chopped tomatoes, mixed herbs plus a little water which can be used to rinse out the tomato tin

Stir while it comes to the boil.

Put on lid and simmer for 20 minutes, checking occasionally and adding more water if required. If serving with spaghetti, start cooking the spaghetti now.

Once done, stir in gravy powder if using and season with salt/pepper to taste.