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.
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.
Notes
- Perfect for family dinners or game nights.
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pizza Calzone, Beef Calzone, Comfort Food