Description
Warm, cheesy mini beef calzones baked until golden and perfect for easy dinners or sharing.
Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef and onion for 6-8 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
3. Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Divide pizza dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a 4-5 inch circle.
5. Spoon beef mixture onto one half of each circle, then top with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6. Fold dough over filling, seal edges with a fork, and brush tops with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Let calzones rest for 5 minutes before serving so the filling sets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American