Sandwich and Wrap Recipes

Italian Beef and Cheese Calzone

A calzone, "stocking" or "trouser," is an Italian filled oven pizza, originating in Naples. Think of it as an inside-out pizza. It may be served with a sauce, such a pizza sauce, drizzled over the top.

Italian Beef and Cheese Calzone

Total: 50 to 60 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onions, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
  3. Add ground beef and bell pepper; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4 inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour off drippings. Stir in tomatoes and oregano; continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Set aside.
  6. Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over rimmed baking sheet.
  7. Unroll pizza dough lengthwise on baking sheet, straightening edges of dough if necessary.
  8. Spoon beef filling over long half of dough, leaving 1-inch border on 3 sides.
  9. Gently lift and pull top half of dough over filling to enclose; pinch dough edges to seal.
  10. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  11. Cool for 5 minutes.
  12. Cut crosswise into 8 slices.

Notes

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitaminB6, vitaminB12, iron, selenium and zinc.

Test Kitchen Tips:

Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

For easy cleanup, line baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle with cornmeal and proceed as directed.

Nutrition

Per serving, using 80% lean ground beef: 563 calories; 26g fat(10g saturated fat; 7g monounsaturated fat); 96mg cholesterol; 764mg sodium; 50g carbohydrate; 2.2g fiber; 37g protein; 5.2mg niacin; 0.4mg vitamin B6; 2.4mcg vitamin B12; 5.3mg iron; 18.5mcg selenium; 5.5mg zinc

Per serving, using 95% lean ground beef: 496 calories; 17g fat(7g saturated fat; 3g monounsaturated fat); 96mg cholesterol; 758mg sodium; 50 g carbohydrate; 2.2g fiber; 39g protein; 6.4mg niacin; 0.4mg vitamin B6; 2.3mcg vitamin B12; 5.7mg iron; 18.0mcg selenium; 6.0mg zinc

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Beef Checkoff



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