Sarasotas Mini Beef Calzones Recipes

BEEF CALZONES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add ground chuck and cook, breaking into pieces, for 6 minutes, or until browned. Drain. Return meat to the pan. Add mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ¾ cup tomato mixture.
• Divide dough into 4 pieces, 4 oz. each. Roll each into a 7-inch circle. Spoon ¼ meat mixture (about ½ cup each) and ¼ cup mozzarella on to half of a circle. Moisten edges with lightly beaten egg, fold dough over and crimp to seal edges. Cut 3 small slits in the top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Transfer calzones to a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly brush with egg. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with remaining tomato mixture.

DEEP-FRIED MINI CALZONES (PANZAROTTI) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a liquid measuring cup, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
• In a bowl, add 3 cups (375 g) of the flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, and sugar, and stir to combine.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir to combine. Pour the yeast water over the flour mixture and stir until the dough forms into a ball.
• Use remaining flour for dusting the surface. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto your floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until the dough is tight and form the dough into a ball.
• Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Place the dough in the bowl.
• Cover, let rise for 1 hour in a warm area, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Flour the surface. Flip bowl over surface and let the dough fall out of the bowl. Cut the dough into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Roll into balls.
• Begin forming the dough into a circle about ½-inch (1-cm) thick and 5 inches (12-cm) wide, making sure the middle of the circle is not too thin. Repeat with the other balls of dough.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on to the center of the dough.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella, then 1 tablespoon basil. Season with salt.
• Fold the dough over the fillings and seal. Pinch the edge of the dough together and fold back. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
• Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of oil until the temperature reaches 365˚F (185˚C).
• Fry the calzones 2 at a time for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Place a bowl filled with the rest of the tomato sauce on the plate.
• Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

MINI CALZONES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle a baking sheet with the semolina and set aside.
• Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough into a round that is about 12 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 8 rounds with a 3 1/2- to 4-inch biscuit cutter or drinking glass. Dust with flour and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
• Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Combine the cheese blend, ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, scallions and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place 3 slices of the pepperoni on one half of each round of dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Top each round with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
• Brush the egg wash around the edges of one dough round using your finger or a pastry brush. Gently fold the dough over the filling to enclose and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.
• Brush the tops of the calzones with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through for even baking.
• While the calzones bake, heat the tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Place the calzones on a platter with the sauce and serve immediately.

HAWAIIAN MINI CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
• With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
• Layer ham, swiss, pineapple, 1 tablespoon ricotta, and ½ tablespoon green onion.
• Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Bake calzones at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

SARASOTA'S MINI BEEF CALZONES

Steps:

• Meat -- If you have left over meat, don't worry. If not, make sure to saute it ahead of time. Just use a little olive oil in a pan to saute on medium heat until done and then set to the side to drain and cool.
• Vegetables -- if you cooked your meat in that pan you may have a little oil left to saute your vegetables, if not -- add a little olive oil to cook your vegetables. Add them and saute 4-5 minutes until soft. Remember they won't cook much in the oven and you want most of the water cooked out of them. They also should be set to the side, drained and cooled. You don't want extra water in the calzone to make it soggy.
• Crust -- Just roll out your pizza dough. Pillsbury comes in a rectangle so roll out as flat as you can make it. Add a little flour to your counter top or cutting board so the dough doesn't stick. I like ro roll out with a rolling pin to get in even and spread out. It should be about 13x9, each can or 14 oz of dough. Then with a 6" bowl right from your kitchen cabinet -- press down on the crust to make as many calzones as possible. This recipe will make right about 8 for both rolls. Any left over crust, just add all together and press down again to maybe get one more calzone.
• Stuffing -- Add some of the cooled meat, then the vegetables and cheese. Now put a little water on your finger and moisten 1/2 the edge of each circle. Then fold the circle over to make a half circle. The water will just make it stick together good. Press together well to seal and then use a fork to press the edges down even more and make a nice decorative edge.
• Bake -- Brush a little olive oil if you want on the calzones to make a crisp crust (optional). Transfer the calzones to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and bake at 450 for about 15 minutes until golden brown. One batch I made took 20 the other 15 so, just keep an eye of them. Serve with a good Marinara.
• And remember, any mix of fillings, broccoli, ham, cheese; bacon, cheddar and onion; or chicken, spinach and mozzarella. Just think what is left in your fridge. Six dollars for pizza dough and marinara and you can make a great use of leftovers and with some soup in your freezer, you have a whole new dinner.

MINI CHEESE AND OLIVE CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, olives, and Italian seasoning. On a floured surface, unroll crescent dough in 1 piece. Roll out to a 16 by 8-inch rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, slice into 8 (4 by 4-inch) squares. Place 2 tablespoons of filling on half of each square. Lightly moisten the edges with water, fold dough over, and seal, pressing with fork tines. Using the points of the fork, pierce vents into top of each calzone. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve hot.

MINI CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Unwrap the string cheese sticks and cut them in half crosswise. Open or unroll the bread-stick dough and separate it into 12 rectangles. Coil a rectangle of bread-stick dough around a piece of cheese stick as if you were wrapping it with yarn. Completely cover the cheese, tucking the dough ends under and pinching them to seal closed. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese. Place the dough-covered cheese on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake the mini calzones until they are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove them from the baking sheet and serve at once with a bowl of marinara or pizza sauce for dunking.

SPINACH AND CHEESE MINI CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
• With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
• Layer one slice mozzarella cheese, two tablespoons spinach, and 1 tablespoon ricotta.
• Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
• In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, parmesan, garlic, and parsley.
• Place calzone on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and brush with garlic butter.
• Bake calzones for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN BACON RANCH MINI CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
• With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, ranch packet, red onion, and bacon.
• Place a slice of mozzarella on the rolled out dough. Top with 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture.
• Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• Bake calzones at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

ARAYES (MINI MEAT CALZONES)

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to gas mark 4/350F/180°C.
• In a large bowl, add in the minced lamb, with the chopped onion and tomato, crushed garlic, salt, spice mix, parsley, lemon juice and toasted pine nuts and mix well.
• Cut bread into quarters.
• Open up the quartered bread pieces and spread a heaped tablespoonful of meat mixture in a thin layer into one side of the bread and press down to close.
• Brush both sides of the bread with oil.
• Place on a baking tray and bake in the centre shelf of the oven for half an hour, turning once after 15 minutes.
• Serve warm with hummus.

MINI CHEESEBURGER CALZONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Brown meat in large nonstick skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add all remaining ingredients except pizza dough; mix well.
• Unroll dough onto lightly floured surface; press into 18x12-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 (6-inch) squares. Spoon meat mixture onto center of each square, adding about 1/3 cup meat mixture to each; fold in half. Seal edges with fork.
• Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 15 to 17 min. or until golden brown.

SARASOTA'S SIMPLE PESTO SHRIMP CALZONES

Steps:

• Shrimp -- In a medium size saute pan, add the butter and bring to medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes until tender but not soft. NOTE: At this point if you decide to add any other ingredients, such as peppers, mushrooms or olives, you can add them too. Saute 2-3 minutes until tender. Then add in the shrimp (seasoned with salt and pepper) and cook 1-2 minutes, as they will continue to cook in the calzone - I actually under cook the shrimp so they don't get tough. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer to a plate to cool.
• Filling -- Once the shrimp have cooled a couple of minutes, add to a medium size bowl along with the pesto, fontina, and mozzarella and lightly toss to combine.
• Pizza Dough -- Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces and then roll into a 8-9" circles. I like to bake mine on either a pizza stone, or either a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprayed with a non-stick spray. Makes for an easy clean up.
• Lay your 4 pizza circles on the baking sheet or whatever you choose to use, and then add the shrimp filling on the crust, a little to the right or left of center. Then fold over the crust to make a half moon and to cover all the filling.
• Wet the edge of the pizza crust with a little water. I just use my finger and then press the top and bottom together. Now, you can use your fork or you can use your finger to press the edges together. I just squeeze them and make a little "Pie Crust" like technique. It doesn't have to be fancy. Just as long as the top and bottom is pressed together and sealed well.
• Brush the calzones with olive oil and sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top. Make 3-4 thin cuts with a knife in the calzone so the steam can escape and the calzone can puff up and get golden brown.
• Bake -- Oven, middle shelf to 400 degrees. Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown. Make sure to let them cool about 5 minutes before serving.
• Marinara -- Simply heat some marinara in the microwave or stove top and serve with the calzones.
• Serve -- A nice crisp salad is all you need. Enjoy!