Sarasota’s Mini Beef Calzones

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 13

20 min

15 min

35 min

Easy

	2 cans pizza dough ( I like Pillsbury but any frozen or refrigerated pizza dough will work )
	4 ounces meat ( whether it be pork , ground , brisket , chicken , etc . )
	6 ounces shredded cheese ( I like to mix parmesan and mozzarella , but gruyere , fontina , swiss , cheddar , monterey jack will all )
	1 1/2 cups diced vegetables ( I like onions , mushrooms and peppers best , and they should be thin sliced or diced )
	2 cups marinara sauce ( one jar , for dipping )
	1 teaspoon olive oil ( to saute vegetable )

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

254

Sugar

Fat

13g

1.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.	Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced vegetables and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
3.	Add the meat and cook until browned.
4.	Roll the pizza dough out and use a knife or pizza cutter to cut into 2-inch squares.
5.	Spoon the meat mixture onto half of each square, top with shredded cheese, and fold the other half of the square over the filling.
6.	Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the calzones.
7.	Place the calzones on a greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
8.	Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

These mini calzones are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza.

They are perfect for entertaining or a quick and easy dinner.

These calzones are high in calories and fat, especially if you use a meat with a high fat content.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

These mini calzones are a good source of protein and vegetables.
They can be a healthy option if you use lean meat and load up on the veggies.