Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Pizza Calzone with Beef! Bursting with seasoned ground beef, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your choice of favorite toppings, all nestled within a golden, crispy crust, this calzone is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or anytime you crave a cozy meal. It’s easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, especially when paired with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- Optional: ½ cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- Spread pizza sauce on half of the dough; top with cooked beef mixture and mozzarella cheese. Fold over the other half and crimp edges to seal.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg