To satisfy your cravings for a hearty and flavorful Italian dish, let's embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable three meat calzone. As the aroma of sizzling meats and melted cheese fills the air, you'll be guided through the steps of crafting this delightful creation, blending ground beef, savory sausage, and succulent pepperoni into a harmonious symphony of flavors. Encased in a golden-brown crust that shatters with each bite, this dish promises an explosion of textures and tastes that will leave you longing for more.
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THREE-CHEESE CALZONES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Make the filling: Mix the mozzarella, ricotta, basil, scallions, 1/4 cup parmesan and the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl until combined. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 7-to-8-inch round.
- Spoon one-quarter of the filling onto one half of each dough round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Lightly brush the edges of the dough with some of the beaten egg; fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the calzones with the remaining beaten egg and cut 2 slits in the top of each to let steam escape. Sprinkle the calzones with the remaining 2 teaspoons parmesan, then bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce, the salami and giardiniera.
CLASSIC MEAT LOVER'S CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY
Making a calzone from scratch might seem intimidating but this meat lover's calzone recipe makes it easy. Have fun kneading the dough, rolling it out, and stuffing it with a delicious sausage filling. If you aren't sharing these, freeze them and reheat later for a quick lunch or dinner.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, flour, and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until well-combined and the dough comes together into a ball.
- Lightly flour a clean surface, then turn the dough out and knead for 1-2 minutes to smooth and encourage gluten development. Shape the dough into a ball.
- Drizzle the olive oil in a clean large bowl. Add the dough ball and turn to coat in the oil. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- While the dough is rising, make the filling: Add the sausage to a medium nonstick pan over medium heat and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and continue to cook until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 portions, then roll each into and round about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick.
- Spread ¼ of the sauce over one half of each dough round, leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) border along the edge. Top each one with 2 slices of ham, 5 pepperoni, ¼ of the sausage and onion mixture, and ¼ cup (25 G) of mozzarella cheese.
- Lightly beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Brush the egg wash on the border of the dough, fold the other half over, and press the edges together. Starting from one corner, fold the dough over itself in a twist. Tuck the other corner underneath. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg wash and score the tops with a knife to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve the calzones with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 3 grams
THREE MEAT CANNELLONI BAKE
This dish is best made with fresh noodles. You can substitute one pound of cannelloni pasta cooked according to package directions, then proceed as directed.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet. Add onion, celery, and carrot, and cook over moderate heat until softened. Add the garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add veal, pork, and beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink. Add wine, and reduce for 1 minute. Stir in broth. Add herbs, bay leaf, and salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover, and reduce until almost dry. Discard bay leaf. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan set over moderately low heat. Whisk in flour for approximately 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, grated nutmeg, and salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the cooled meat mixture to a large bowl. Mix in egg yolks. Mix in the cheese and parsley sauce. Set aside.
- Combine the tomato sauce and cream, set aside.
- Cut the pasta sheets crosswise into 5 inch lengths. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the noodles a few at a time until al dente. This should take only a minute or two with fresh pasta. Transfer to a bowl of cold water. Spread the noodles in one layer on paper towels to drain.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of the filling down the center of one noodle, and roll the noodle to enclose the filing. Transfer the cannelloni, seam side down, to a well buttered gratin dish. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling, arranging in single layer. Ladle the tomato sauce over the cannelloni, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until bubbling. Run under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes, or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 250.3 mg, Fat 50.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 1338.9 mg, Sugar 11 g
THREE-MEAT CALZONE
This recipe was featured in an email that I received this morning from Cooks Illustrated: Calzones aren't a likely candidate for a fast weeknight meal, but with the aid of store-bought dough, they can be quick work. Just be sure to score the top of the calzone with a few slits to allow steam to escape; otherwise the filling will be soggy and the interior crust gummy. Serve this overstuffed calzone with your favorite tomato sauce if desired.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 calzones, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange salami and pepperoni on microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with 2 more paper towels and microwave on high until fat begins to render, 1 minute. Combine ricotta, Parmesan, and basil in bowl.
- Brush 1 tablespoon oil over rimmed baking sheet. On lightly floured work surface, roll dough into 14-inch round about ¼ inch thick. Layer half of salami, pepperoni, capicola, and mozzarella on one half of dough round, leaving 1-inch border around edges. Spoon ricotta mixture over mozzarella and layer with remaining salami, pepperoni, capicola, and mozzarella. Brush edges of dough with water, fold over filling, and crimp edges to seal.
- Transfer to oiled baking sheet and cut four 1-inch slits on top of calzone. Brush with remaining oil and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into 4 wedges. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.1, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 133.9, Sodium 1333.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 32.6
THREE MEAT CALZONE
I created this filling just for Ed, since he loves pepperoni and hot Italian sausage on his pizza. I've added lots of oregano and a little garlic as well, and wrapped it up in a crust with more oregano. I don't think the tomato juice in the crust gives it any additional flavor, but it gives it an appealing color.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the crust: Combine tomato juice, yeast and 3/4 cup of the flour in a large bowl.
- Mix well then add oil, salt, and oregano, then gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup or so of flour.
- Work into a soft dough, then knead for 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean towel in a warm place until doubled in size (about an hour).
- Begin preparing filling while you wait for dough to rise, see below.
- When dough has risen, divide it into 2 even balls and let rest another 15 minutes.
- Pat out dough balls into 2 crusts, each about 1/8 inch thick.
- To prepare filling: Brown the pepperoni a little in an ungreased non-stick skillet; add onion, garlic, pre-cooked and crumbled Italian sausage and ground beef.
- Cook together until ground beef is thoroughly cooked; pour off excess grease, then add oregano and tomato paste; stir to combine thoroughly and cook another 10 minutes.
- Add salt or pepper to taste and set aside to let cool for filling the calzone.
- To assemble the calzone: Spread filling on one half of the prepared crust; sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese and top with the other prepared crust and press down firmly along the edges with the tines of a fork to seal.
- Slash top crust with a knife as you would a pie, then bake on a lightly oiled pizza pan in a 450 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Alternatively, you could make two separate calzones instead of one large one.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.8, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 119.8, Sodium 1352.7, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 44.7
THREE-MEAT CALZONE
Calzones aren't a likely candidate for a fast weeknight meal, but with the aid of store-bought dough, they can be quick work. Just be sure to score the top of the calzone with a few slits to allow steam to escape; otherwise the filling will be soggy and the interior crust gummy. Serve this overstuffed calzone with your favorite tomato sauce if desired.
Provided by Michelle Figueroa
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 1 Calzone, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange salami and pepperoni on microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with 2 more paper towels and microwave on high until fat begins to render, 1 minute. Combine ricotta, Parmesan, and basil in bowl.
- Brush 1 tablespoon oil over rimmed baking sheet. On lightly floured work surface, roll dough into 14-inch round about ¼ inch thick. Layer half of salami, pepperoni, capicola, and mozzarella on one half of dough round, leaving 1-inch border around edges. Spoon ricotta mixture over mozzarella and layer with remaining salami, pepperoni, capicola, and mozzarella. Brush edges of dough with water, fold over filling, and crimp edges to seal.
- Transfer to oiled baking sheet and cut four 1-inch slits on top of calzone. Brush with remaining oil and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into 4 wedges. Serve.
THREE-CHEESE CALZONES
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 11h
Yield 4 servings (2 large calzones)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for diffused indirect heat by building the hot coals evenly around the perimeter of the grill. Remove the center ring from the grill grate and insert a medium cast-iron skillet. Invert another larger cast-iron skillet over the top. This acts as a pizza oven for your outdoor grill. (If using a gas grill, heat to medium-high heat.)
- For the calzone dough: Add the flour, honey, salt and yeast to a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Then add 1 3/4 cups room temperature water and the olive oil and pulse again until the dough comes together into a rough ball and rides around the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until a smooth elastic ball forms. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and place each in a quart-sized deli container or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag with a drizzle of olive oil. Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight and up to 5 days. This makes enough for 3 calzones. Save the extra dough in the freezer for another time. It will last up to 2 months.
- When ready to use, remove the dough from the refrigerator and take it out of its storage vessel while still cold. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling.
- For the cheese mixture: In the meantime, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino and herbs in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- To make the calzones: On a lightly floured surface, roll out 2 balls of dough into 6-inch rounds. Spoon half of the cheese mixture onto each round, spreading it evenly but leaving a 1-inch border, then fold each round over in half. Crimp the edges with a fork or your fingers to seal it and place them onto the inverted cast-iron. Cover the grill and bake for 15 minutes. Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the calzones with extra-virgin olive oil, cover the grill and bake until golden brown and the dough is cooked through, another 5 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and let sit for a few minutes before digging in!
- (Alternatively, you can place the calzones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a 375 degrees F oven until golden brown and the dough is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes before eating.)
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats: The combination of ground beef, sausage, and pepperoni in this recipe creates a delicious and flavorful filling. You can also use other ground meats, such as lamb, turkey, or chicken, or even a combination of meats.
- Don't overstuff the calzone: Too much filling will make the calzone difficult to fold and seal, and it will also make it more likely to burst open during baking. Aim for a filling that is about 1/2 cup per calzone.
- Seal the calzone edges well: To prevent the filling from leaking out, be sure to seal the edges of the calzone tightly. You can do this by pinching the edges together with your fingers or by using a fork to crimp the edges.
- Bake the calzone until it is golden brown: The calzone is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve the calzone with your favorite dipping sauce: Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing are all popular choices. You can also sprinkle the calzone with grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
Calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer or snack. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a calzone that everyone will enjoy.
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