Ingredients for Three Meat Calzone
- 1/2 cup warm tomato juice
- Active Dry Yeast
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Dried Oregano
- Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepperoni Slice
- Onions
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Hot Italian Sausage
- Lean Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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How to Make Three Meat Calzone
- **Prepare the Crust:** In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm tomato juice, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour. Mix well.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- **Prepare the Filling:** While the dough rises, brown 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni in an ungreased non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 cup pre-cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, and 1 pound ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned and thoroughly cooked.
- Drain off any excess grease. Stir in 1 tablespoon dried oregano and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool completely.
- **Assemble the Calzone:** Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Once the dough has doubled, punch it down and divide it into two equal pieces. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Roll each dough piece into a 1/8-inch thick circle. Spread half of the cooled meat filling over one half of each circle.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, pressing firmly to seal the edges with a fork.
- Cut slits in the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape.
- Bake on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
56 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
65g
Carbs
22g
