Portuguese Chorizo 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 bread.

Makes 8 servings.