Portuguese Chourico and Peppers

• 2 pounds chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 sweet onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons crushed garlic

In a slow cooker, combine the sausage, green pepper, onion, tomato paste, wine, water, and crushed garlic. Stir so that everything is evenly distributed. Cover, and set on Low. Cook for 8 hours. Uncover the pot, and cook an additional 2 hours to allow some of the liquid to evaporate. Serve over rice, or with Portuguese rolls.

• Yields: 6 servings
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes, plus 10 hours slow cooking