Portuguese Chourico and Peppers ~ Low Carb and Gluten Free ~ Served over Zoodles

This is one of my families favorites. Chourico is a hot Portuguese Sausage. I wanted it to be Low Carb and Gluten Free so I served it over Zoodles. Traditionally you would serve it on a Portuguese Roll.

Chourico and Peppers

In a Non-Stick Skillet:

EVOO

1 Onion Cutped

1 Red Pepper Cutped

1 Green Pepper Cutped

Saute until done and beginning to brown

Add 6-7 Sliced Garlic Cloves

Cook 1 Minute

Add:

1# Ground Chourico

Blend in with the Onions and Peppers

Cook 3 Minutes

Deglaze with:

½ Cup Red Wine

Cook off

Pour the contents into a Sauce Pan

Add:

1- 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes

½ Cup Chicken Stock or Water and Chicken Bouillon

Bring to a boil.. cover and simmer on medium heat 3-4 hours

Stir occasionally

For a Low Carb Option serve over Zoodles

Or serve on Portuguese Rolls (If you want a thicker sauce add some Tomato Paste along with the Diced Tomatoes. It hould be the consistency of Sloppy Joes)

Crock Pot Directions: Follow recipe above cook:

Low 8 Hours

High 4 Hours