For a very basic one. Fry up a diced onion. Add garlic. Add mince. Add tomato paste. Add a can of diced tomatoes. Add a can full of water and a beef stock cube. Add dried herbs. Add chilli flakes. Bring it to the boil then simmer for atleast 20 minutes.
Nice. That's pretty much what I'd do I think. People out there bitching and moaning about wine and celery and carrot but come on. I think you nailed it!