Sloppy Joe Calzone Recipes

SLOPPY JOE CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the beans, tomato paste, water, ketchup, oregano and salt., Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles; seal perforations. Spoon a fourth of the meat mixture onto half of each rectangle; sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Cut slits in tops., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes.

SLOPPY JOE CALZONE

Steps:

• 1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position. Preheat oven to 425 F. Sprinkle cornmeal on large cookie sheet. Set aside.
• 2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and salt. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes, until vegetables soften. Stir in ground beef, breaking up with the back of the spoon. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until beef is no longer pink. Add marinara sauce and carrot, stirring until combined. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool 15 to 20 minutes, until room temperature. Makes 4 cups.
• 3. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into four 7-inch circles. Spread 1/2 cup of the meat filling in bottom half of dough circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the parmesan. Fold top half of circle over filling to make a semicircle. Fold edge over and flute. Transfer Calzone to prepared sheet. Refrigerate. Repeat process with remaining dough and 1 1/2 cups filling. Brush top of each Calzone with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.
• For another batch of Calzones or a pasta topper: Freeze remaining 2 cups filling in a microwave-proof bowl for up to 2 weeks. To reheat: Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes.