Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Pizza Calzone with Beef. This delicious dish features seasoned ground beef and gooey mozzarella cheese enveloped in a crispy golden crust. It’s perfect for family dinners, game nights, or any casual gathering, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With its easy preparation and delightful flavors, this calzone is sure to become a household favorite. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch as everyone enjoys this hearty meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned. Stir in minced garlic for the last minute.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Spread pizza sauce on one half of the dough, then add the cooked beef mixture and top with mozzarella cheese. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving with extra marinara.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg