What could be better than pizza inside a sandwich? This Italian calzone takes two classics and creates one beefy masterpiece. Don’t forget to use Certified Hereford Beef!
Cook Time 60M
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Protein 37G
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Servings 4
Helpful Hereford Tips
Baking beef provides rich flavor and tender meat, while broiling beef provides a slightly charred taste with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Nutritional Information
Cals
563Carbs
18% DVFat
33% DVFiber
8% DVIron
29% DVIngredients
- 1 pound Certified Hereford Beef ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with onions, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust dough
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef and bell pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
- Stir in tomatoes and oregano; continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Set aside.
- Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over rimmed baking sheet. Unroll pizza dough lengthwise on baking sheet, straightening edges of dough if necessary. Spoon beef filling over long half of dough, leaving 1-inch border on 3 sides. Gently lift and pull top half of dough over filling to enclose; pinch dough edges to seal.
- Bake in 400°F oven 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into 8 slices.
About Ground Chuck
What could be better than pizza inside a sandwich? This Italian calzone takes two classics and creates one beefy masterpiece. Don’t forget to use Certified Hereford Beef!