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Mini Burger Calzones

Here’s a win-win recipe for folks who can’t decide between burgers and pizza. A simple homemade dough and zesty Ranch ground beef are the stars of this calzone that’s half-pizza, half-burger and all-amazing.

  • Prep Time 7 min
  • Cook Time 25 min
  • Servings 2
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Ingredients (16)

Filling:

  • olive oil 1 tbsp
  • ground beef ½ lb
  • garlic (peeled, minced) 3 cloves
  • dried thyme ½ tsp
  • paprika ½ tsp
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Onion Sauce:

  • olive oil 1 tbsp
  • yellow onion (peeled, small diced) ½ cup
  • dill pickle chips (minced) ½ cup
  • yellow mustard ½ cup

To Build:

  • all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • store-bought pizza dough (room temperature) 1 lb
  • olive oil
  • cheddar cheese (shredded) ½ cup
  • Flaky sea salt
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

Steps (7)

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2
    Grease two baking sheets with oil and set aside.
  3. 3
    For the Filling:
    Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with back of a wooden spoon, about 7–9 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and paprika, and cook an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.
  4. 4
    For the Onion Sauce:
    Heat a small sauté pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool. Once cooled, add the dill pickles and mustard, and mix to combine.
  5. 5
    To Build:
    On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick. Using a 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut dough into rounds, about 20 total.
  6. 6
    On each 3-inch round add 1 tablespoon of beef mixture, then 1/2 tablespoon of cheese and 2 teaspoons of sauce. Take one end of dough and fold over the mixture to the other end of dough. Pinch the edges together and fold over to seal. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cut slits on top of calzone to let steam escape. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  7. 7

    Serve on platter and serve with Hidden Valley® Bacon Ranch Dressing for dipping.

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94 Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great Will be something different looks easy to make & serve
Date published: 2019-06-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I felt surprised by this simple and fun to make/eat/share recipe. I may need to double it!
Date published: 2019-06-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yum! Easy to make and delicious! My family loves these!
Date published: 2019-06-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from More Please! Made these for a little snack! Way better than I thought they would be!
Date published: 2019-05-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can't wait I cannot wait to try these two look like so much fun to eat
Date published: 2019-03-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Mini Burger Calzones Great for gatherings / parties as well as for meal times.
Date published: 2019-02-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks tasty These look really goood. I love calzones and these sound interesting.
Date published: 2019-02-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great Can't wait to make....looks absolutely delicious!!
Date published: 2019-01-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Intrestinggg... I am planning to make this one day soon for my husband and 3 kids so wish me luck!!
Date published: 2018-12-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tasty idea for little ones Made these for dinner and kids enjoyed as well as hubby. Added the Ranch seasoning to the ground beef for extra ranchness.
Date published: 2018-12-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yummy calzone These are the best tasting calzones,we found them easy to fix
Date published: 2018-12-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everyone loves this one We made these when having a friends and family gathering. They were such a hit we actually ran out! I would recommend always making more than you think you'll need.
Date published: 2018-12-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by from so easy THese were very easy to make and my kids loved them. I will be making them again
Date published: 2018-12-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy to follow Easy recipe to follow. It tastes delicious and it is creative.
Date published: 2018-12-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Tasty Treat Great recipe and puff pastry works too instead of pizza dough.
Date published: 2018-12-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very tasty Very tasty and great for a snack at a ballgame or just at home. Easy to make
Date published: 2018-12-10
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very Ranchy! So Ranch! Much Ranch! Very Ranch! Nice Ranchness <3
Date published: 2018-11-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Snack for the Ballgame !! This is a Great dish for Superbowl Sunday or any day Lol :)
Date published: 2018-11-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delish Super tasty wonderful dish to have. Great anytime.
Date published: 2018-11-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everyone liked them We all like classic and traditional food in our house m, but I always like to throw some twists on things to make them different! These were tasty and everyone enjoyed them!
Date published: 2018-11-17
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy and Tasty Was easy to make and the kids ate them. Thanks for the recipe
Date published: 2018-11-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it I am super excited to make these again . They were everyone faveirite last party .
Date published: 2018-11-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from looks amazing this is perfect for the upcoming holidays as a quick yummy dish for everyone.
Date published: 2018-11-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Calzones! I absolutely love this recipe! Amazing calzones!!!
Date published: 2018-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super Feast Love Calzones. Excellent recipe. All the cheeses one loves,lots of mushrooms and all the meats you love. CALZONE EXTRODINAR!
Date published: 2018-11-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Family hit! I tried this for my family & they all loved it! Age ranges from 3 years to 33years old.
Date published: 2018-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So delicious Super easy to make and so delicious my family loved these calzones!
Date published: 2018-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from easy awesome easy recipe. my child loves eating these and the ranch
Date published: 2018-10-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Family Favorite We love making these on family game night. Easy to make and everyone loves them
Date published: 2018-10-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just the right amount of Jalapeno & Bacon Flavor This was easier to follow than I thought it would be. The Hidden Valley Jalapeno 7 Bacon adds just the right flavor kick, not too spicy for kids.
Date published: 2018-10-01
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