Spicy Asian-Inspired Calzones
- Prep time: 20 Minutes
- Cook time: 25 Minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. onion, chopped
- 1 T. fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)
- 1/4 c. light soy sauce
- 1/4 c. + 2 T. Dorothy Lynch (Light & Lean works as well)
- 1 tsp. to 1 T. Sriracha sauce (depending on desired heat level)
- 1 T. sesame oil
- 2 c. cabbage, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (13-oz.) can refrigerated pizza crust (or 1 pound of your favorite pizza dough)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 T. sesame seeds (optional)
- Prep time: 20 Minutes
- Cook time: 25 Minutes
- Serves: 4
The Method
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, add cooking oil and saute garlic, onion and ginger.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain off fat, and mix in soy sauce, Dorothy Lynch, Sriracha sauce and sesame oil.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and allow to simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cabbage and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.
- While filling cooks, flour a clean surface and unroll pizza dough.
- Dust with flour and roll out until slightly flat.
- Cut into six equal-sized squares.
- Beat egg in a small bowl with about 1 tablespoon of water for an egg wash.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- When filling is done, remove from heat.
- Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling on each square of dough, leaving about a half-inch edge.
- Brush edge with egg wash and gather up into a small bundle.
- Press dough together firmly to close and seal.
- Place calzones seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Repeat to form all calzones.
- Brush calzones with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Rotate tray once during baking time for even cooking.
Note: Use remaining filling for tacos, salad or serve over rice. Recipe easily doubles if feeding more than four people.
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