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.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12x16 inches). Cut the dough into four equal pieces.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket. Crimp the edges using a fork to seal the calzones.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash over the top of each calzone.

Step 9

Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Let the calzones cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a marinara dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2422.2

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 520.6mg	0%
Sodium 3982.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 124.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 345.1mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 2620.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 38.1%