Quick Dirty Hamburger Spinach Calzones
Craving a hearty and hassle-free meal packed with flavor? These Quick Dirty Hamburger Spinach Calzones are your answer! Perfectly golden and flaky thanks to refrigerated pizza dough, these calzones are stuffed with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, garlicky spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe combines the ease of a weeknight dinner with the comforting satisfaction of homemade calzones. With a crispy crust sealed with an egg wash and optionally paired with marinara dipping sauce for a tangy twist, these calzones are ideal for busy families or casual gatherings. Simple ingredients, bold flavor—this recipe is a must-try for lovers of quick comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 ounces frozen spinach
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
While the beef is cooking, thaw the frozen spinach by microwaving it in a microwave-safe bowl for 2-3 minutes. Once thawed, squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Add the spinach to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12x16 inches). Cut the dough into four equal pieces.
Place a generous amount of the beef and spinach mixture onto one half of each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese per calzone.
Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket. Crimp the edges using a fork to seal the calzones.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash over the top of each calzone.
Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Let the calzones cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a marinara dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1318 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% | |
*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.
