Easy Mexican Calzones
These Easy Mexican Calzones are a quick and flavorful dinner idea that combines the bold, zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comfort of a handheld, pizza-inspired pastry. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, black beans, shredded Mexican cheese, and jarred salsa, all wrapped in a golden, flaky pizza dough crust. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a baking time of 20 minutes, these calzones are a lifesaver when you need something fast yet satisfying. Brushed with beaten egg for a beautifully golden finish and garnished with optional fresh cilantro, these calzones are perfect for dipping into sour cream or extra salsa. Serve up this irresistible fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors, and watch them disappear from the plate! Keywords: Easy Mexican Calzones, quick dinner recipe, handheld comfort food, taco-inspired calzones, weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup jarred salsa
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, mixing well to coat the beef and onions evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough onto a floured surface and cut it into 4 equal sections.
On each piece of dough, spoon 2 tablespoons of the seasoned beef mixture, 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon of black beans, and 1 tablespoon of salsa onto one half of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, and use a fork to seal the edges by pressing them together.
Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg to help them turn golden during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the calzones are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.9 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 5290 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.7 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.7 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1028 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1862 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
