BIG-BATCH HEALTHY BEEF, MUSHROOM AND SPINACH CALZONES
Set aside some extra time one weekend to make a dozen of these calzones. Then pack your freezer full of them and know you've got healthy lunches or dinners for those hectic days covered.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 12 calzones
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a pizza stone or baking sheet on an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven, and preheat to 425 degrees F.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, 3/4 teaspoon salt and half the pepper flakes, and cook, breaking the beef up into large chunks with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned all over, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 2/3 of the garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 3 minutes more. Fold in the spinach, and cook until wilted, about 1 minute (the mixture should be relatively dry). Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and let cool completely.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining oil, garlic and pepper flakes to the skillet, and cook, stirring, to lightly brown the garlic, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and simmer the sauce until thick, about 6 minutes; set aside.
- Divide the pizza dough into 12 balls. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. On a well-floured surface, roll out each ball into a 6- or 7-inch circle 1/8 inch thick. On the bottom half of each circle, mound 1/4 cup of the cooled beef mixture and top with 3 tablespoons of the mozzarella. Fold over the top half of the dough to form a semicircle, and pinch the edges to seal. Carefully transfer the calzones with a spatula to the prepared baking sheets. Lightly brush with the beaten egg. Cut 2 small slits on top of each to vent steam.
- Refrigerate half the calzones. With a spatula, transfer the rest of the calzones to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 22 minutes. Repeat with the remaining calzones. Reheat the tomato sauce, and serve on the side.
- To freeze: Let the baked calzones cool completely, then wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Place them in freezer bags, and freeze for up to a month. The sauce can be frozen in 12 small freezer bags for up to a month.
- To reheat: Thaw the frozen calzones in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours. Unwrap the calzones, then microwave them on a microwave-safe plate in 1-minute increments, rotating them after each, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. To reheat the sauce, microwave it in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the sauce is hot.
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[email protected]These calzones were so bad that I threw them away. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Theophilus songs
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but these calzones were inedible. The dough was raw and the filling was burnt.
Olawumi Sadare
[email protected]These calzones were a huge disappointment. The filling was bland and the dough was tough.
brutal rugby
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The calzones were not very flavorful and the dough was difficult to work with.
Omara Ronald
[email protected]These calzones were a disaster! The dough was too sticky and the filling was too runny.
MD HRIDOY AHMED APURBO
[email protected]I thought these calzones were just okay. The filling was a bit bland and the dough was a bit dry.
Ryley Korbel
[email protected]The calzones were easy to make and the filling was delicious, but the dough was a bit too thick for my liking.
Arshad jameel wicky
[email protected]These calzones were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Mdparbej Aalam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the calzones turned out great! The filling was moist and flavorful and the dough was crispy and golden brown.
Rajib Munsi
[email protected]These calzones were delicious and easy to make. The filling was flavorful and the dough was nice and crispy.
Okegbola Kayode
[email protected]I made these for a party and everyone loved them! They're the perfect party food because they're easy to make and can be served hot or cold.
Evans wire
[email protected]I've made these calzones a few times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and the leftovers freeze well.
Shaawa Jarma
[email protected]These calzones were a hit with my family! The filling was delicious and flavorful, and the dough was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.