Sarasota's Mini Beef Calzones

Sarasota's Mini Beef Calzones are the ultimate handheld comfort food, perfect for parties, family dinners, or satisfying snack cravings. These golden, flaky delights are stuffed with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, and marinara sauce, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Made with convenient refrigerated pizza dough, these bite-sized Italian-inspired treats come together quickly and bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Brushing the calzones with a beaten egg gives them a beautifully crisp, golden crust, while a side of warm marinara sauce makes dipping irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or need an easy dinner solution, these mini calzones are sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 packages Refrigerated pizza dough
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then remove the skillet from heat. Let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 6

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough into thin sheets. Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough.

Step 7

Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough circle. Top with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Fold each dough circle in half to cover the filling, creating a semi-circle. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.

Step 9

Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet and brush each with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

Step 10

Bake the calzones in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Allow the calzones to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1909.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4305.4

Total Fat 177.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 668.3mg	0%
Sodium 7578.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 487.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 202.7g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 1563.4mg	0%
Iron 31.4mg	0%
Potassium 2321.3mg	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: 36.6%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 44.8%