Biarritz Style Eel

Ingredients

• 2 lbs eel, cut in 2-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon salt & pepper
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large spainish onion, sliced thin
• 3 red bell peppers, sliced thin
• 1 dried red chili pepper, d'epalette
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 2 ounces jambon de bayonne ham, sliced julienne thin
• 1 cup dry white bordeaux
• 12 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 2 tablespoons real butter