Meaty Calzones

Health score
6%
Meaty Calzones
45 min.
4
345kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a deliciously satisfying dish? Look no further than these Meaty Calzones! Perfectly baked and bursting with flavor, these calzones are a delightful twist on traditional pizza, making them an ideal choice for any meal. With a golden, crispy crust enveloping a savory filling of ground beef, onions, and gooey cheese, each bite is a comforting experience that will leave you craving more.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity and speed. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delightful calzones, making them a fantastic option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The combination of Italian seasoning and garlic adds a fragrant touch that will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, enticing everyone to the table.

Not only are these calzones delicious, but they also offer a balanced meal with a satisfying caloric breakdown. With protein-packed ground beef and a medley of flavors, they are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve them alongside a warm pasta sauce for dipping, and you have a meal that is both fun and fulfilling. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with these homemade Meaty Calzones!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon bottled garlic minced
  • 0.5 pound ground round 
  • 0.5 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning dried italian
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • 0.8 cup onion frozen chopped
  • 1.3 cups pasta sauce 
  • 10 ounce pizza crust dough refrigerated canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, stirring to crumble.
  3. Drain. Return to pan, and add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Unroll pizza crust onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Cut dough into 4 squares. Press each square into a 6 x 5-inch rectangle. Spoon beef mixture evenly into center of each rectangle; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bring opposite corners of rectangles together, pinching seams together to seal. Coat tops of calzones with cooking spray.
  6. Bake at 400 for 11 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Place pasta sauce in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  8. Serve calzones with warm pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories345kcal
Protein26.86%
Fat24.93%
Carbs48.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.75
Glycemic Load
2.15
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.756521888401%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
6.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.21kcal
17.26%
Fat:9.65g
14.85%
Saturated Fat:3.82g
23.89%
Carbohydrates:41.98g
13.99%
Net Carbohydrates:39.03g
14.19%
Sugar:8.71g
9.67%
Cholesterol:41.32mg
13.77%
Sodium:1213.89mg
52.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.39g
46.79%
Phosphorus:240.37mg
24.04%
Iron:4.24mg
23.56%
Vitamin B12:1.36µg
22.62%
Zinc:3.36mg
22.37%
Selenium:13.33µg
19.04%
Vitamin B3:3.75mg
18.76%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.66%
Potassium:491.41mg
14.04%
Calcium:120mg
12%
Fiber:2.95g
11.79%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.73%
Vitamin C:8.33mg
10.1%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.49%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.74%
Vitamin A:402.94IU
8.06%
Copper:0.16mg
7.86%
Magnesium:31.09mg
7.77%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.76%
Folate:19.43µg
4.86%
Vitamin K:4.67µg
4.44%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.19%
Source:My Recipes