Portuguese Chourico and Peppers

Portuguese Chourico and Peppers

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs Furtados chorizo (Chourico) sausage, casings removed and crumbled or ground chourico
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

DIRECTIONS:
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.