Beef Calzone
Italian-American beef calzone — pizza dough folded around seasoned beef, cheese, and vegetables. Like a beef pizza turnover. Best with marinara dipping.
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
11 min
Servings
2
Calories
550 cal
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- Beef200 g
- Dough½ batch
- Cheese½ cup
- Pizza Dough½ ball
- Tomato Sauce½ cup
- Mozzarella½ cup
- Oregano½
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef200 g
- Dough0.5 batch
- Cheese0.5 cup
- Pizza Dough0.5 ball
- Tomato Sauce0.5 cup
- Mozzarella0.5 cup
- Oregano0.5
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 450°F (230°C) with pizza stone preheating.
- 2
Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion. Drain. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup marinara sauce. Cook 3 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 3
Stretch 1 ball of pizza dough into 12-inch circle. On one half, layer: the cooked beef, 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, ½ cup sautéed peppers and onions, fresh basil.
- 4
Fold empty half over filling. Crimp edges firmly to seal completely.
- 5
Brush top with beaten egg and olive oil. Cut 3 small slits for steam.
- 6
Slide onto hot stone with parchment. Bake 15-18 minutes until deep golden brown. Rest 5 minutes. Serve with extra marinara for dipping.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Seal edges firmly. Loose seals leak.
- 2.Steam slits prevent bursting.
- 3.Hot stone for crispy bottom.
- 4.Don't overfill.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef calzones succeed because the enclosed format steams the fillings while the outside crisps. The marinara sauce inside flavors the filling; extra sauce for dipping provides richness. Steam slits prevent bursting.
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