Name: Mini Cheeseburger Calzones
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 2 tbsp. ketchup; 1 tbsp. yellow mustard; 1/2 c. chopped dill pickles; 1 1/2 lb. pizza dough, at room temperature; 12 slices cheddar or American cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tsp. sesame seeds; 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano; 8 jarred pepperoncini, torn; 3 romaine hearts, torn

Step 1Preheat the oven to 450˚. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef and season with 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder. Cook, breaking up the meat, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Step 2Spoon off any excess drippings, then stir in the ketchup and mustard. Remove from the heat and stir in the pickles.

Step 3Cut the pizza dough into 6 pieces. Press and stretch each into a 6- to 7-inch round.

Step 4Put a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each dough round (break it in half to fit if needed); top with ½ cup beef, then another slice of cheese. Brush around the edge with the beaten egg, then fold the dough over the filling. Press the dough edges together, pinching and folding to seal well. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet using a spatula.

Step 5Brush the calzones with more beaten egg and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Cut a slit in the tops. Bake until browned, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 6Meanwhile, make the salad: Combine the tomatoes, vinegar, oregano and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Add the pepperoncini, romaine and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve the calzones with the salad.

Mini Cheeseburger Calzones

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