Quick & Dirty Hamburger Spinach Calzones

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Quick & Dirty Hamburger Spinach Calzones Recipe

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package pillsbury pizza dough ( sold in tubes in refrigerator section with biscuits and ready to bake cookies )
	1/2 lb ground beef
	onion powder , to taste
	garlic powder , to taste
	black pepper , to taste
	1 cup frozen spinach , thawed
	1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
	tomato sauce ( I recommend Classico brand )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

288

Sugar

Fat

13g

Quick &Dirty Hamburger Spinach Calzones is a delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe. Calzones are essentially pizza folded into a pocket shape, which makes them perfect for mealtime or entertaining. The filling is made up of savory ground beef, spinach, and cheese, baked within easy-to-make pizza dough. It can either be served as dinner or lunch for the family or as an easily shareable snack for friends during sports events. With a prep time of only 15 minutes, these homemade calzones are perfect for those days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3.	Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 equal pieces.
4.	Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5.	Season with onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste.
6.	Add the spinach to the skillet and stir until heated through.
7.	Remove from heat and set aside.
8.	Place 1/8 of the beef mixture on one half of each piece of dough.
9.	Top with 1/8 of the cheese.
10.	Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges closed.
11.	Place the calzones onto the prepared baking sheet.
12.	Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
13.	Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.

PROS

These calzones are quick and easy to make.

They are perfect for lunch, dinner or a light snack.

The filling is packed with protein and veggies making it a healthy meal.

CONS

This dish contains wheat, dairy and soy.

It may not be suitable for people with allergies to these ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein, fiber and vitamins.
Spinach is high in folate, which supports heart health.
The calcium in cheese contributes to bone health.