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Paleo Chimichangas

Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 4
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chorizo sausage
  • 1/4 teaspoon Redmond Real salt
  • Dash ground cumin
  • Dash chili powder
  • 1 cup coconut oil divided
  • 1 cup diced yellow onions
  • 16 large slices prosciutto from the deli counter
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 12 ounces
  • For garnish:
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Season chorizo with the salt, cumin, and chili powder. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chorizo until done, about 5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink. Breaking it into pieces as you fry it. Set it aside on a plate to cool.
  • Place the onion in the same skillet you used to cook the chorizo and cook, while stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes, until caramelized and very golden brown. Remove the onion from the skillet and set aside.
  • Preheat the rest of the coconut oil in a deep cast iron skillet to 350°F.
  • To assemble, lay a slice of prosciutto on a plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese down the middle, followed by 1 tablespoon of cooked chorizo, then top the chorizo with 1 tablespoon of the caramelized onions. Roll it up tightly and place it seam side down. Repeat with the rest of the “tortillas”.
  • Test the oil temperature to make sure it is hot enough by placing the tip of a chimichanga in the oil, if it sizzles, it is ready, if it doesn’t heat for another minute to re-test. Place chimichangas in the skillet 3 at a time. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon. Set on paper towel to drain.
  • Place on serving platter and serve with enchilada sauce, a dollop of sour cream, salsa and cilantro.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)
Traditional Chimichangas = 678 calories, 18g fat, 22g protein, 79g carbs
"Healthified" Chimichangas = 368 calories, 31.3g fat, 19.9g protein, 2.1g carbs
(76.5% fat, 21.3% protein, 2.2% carbs)