Beef-and-Pepperoni Calzones

Name: Beef-and-Pepperoni Calzones
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 454 grams lean ground beef; 6 servings Olive oil; 99 grams package pepperoni slices; 567 grams refrigerated pizza crust; 397 grams 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 170 grams low-sodium tomato paste; 6 servings Italian Tomato Sauce

Beef-and-Pepperoni Calzones might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 45g of protein, 43g of fat, and a total of 794 calories. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up seasoning, ground beef, tomato sauce, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink.

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Ground Beef

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Frying Pan

Drain.

Combine beef, 2 1/2 cups cheese, and next 3 ingredients.

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Cheese

Beef

Unroll each pizza crust, and cut each crust into thirds.

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Prepared Pizza Crust

Crust

Roll each portion to a 5-inch circle.

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Roll

Spread 3/4 cup of meat mixture evenly over half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over, pressing or crimping edges to seal.

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Spread

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Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, and cut slits in tops to allow steam to escape.

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Brush with olive oil.

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Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Top with Italian Tomato Sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Melt cheese under broiler, if desired.

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Italian Tomato

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Note: Freeze baked calzones up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Wrap calzones in aluminm fil, and bake at 300 for 1 hour or until thoroughly heated.

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Wrap

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Servings:

2teaspoons

Italian seasoning 454grams

lean ground beef 6servings

Olive oil 99grams

package pepperoni slices 567grams

refrigerated pizza crust 397grams

1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 170grams

low-sodium tomato paste 6servings

Italian Tomato Sauce

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian on the menu? Try pairing with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Il Molino di Grace Solosangiovese Chianti Classico with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 22 dollars per bottle.