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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 Look good, taste better! These little guys look good and taste even better. I made this up for lunch and they could not have turned out better!
Date published: 2018-09-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My go to pot luck recipe ! I always make thing when going to pot lucks! It is a crowd fav and everyone asks for the recipe!
Date published: 2018-09-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mini Burger Calzones Mini burger for A side dish meal for the whole family to enjoy
Date published: 2018-09-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from SLB18 Delicious, fast, and easy. Enjoyed by everyone at the party
Date published: 2018-09-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Saturday's game snack Game Day Favorite , quick and simple ingredients. Always a crowd winner.
Date published: 2018-09-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great This was fast and easy my kids loved them I would make them all the time
Date published: 2018-08-17
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Pretty good These were very good and easy to make. I like them even without the ranch!
Date published: 2018-08-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from good good and the dip is even better then the burgers! <3
Date published: 2018-08-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Not bad I really thought I wasn't going to like these since I don't like Spicy but they weren't that Spicey at all.
Date published: 2018-08-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from mini burger calzones a great snack for parties.goes good with ice cold beer.
Date published: 2018-08-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delicious! Made these last night, and they were soooo good. Only thing I changed was to use smoked paprika. Will definitely be making these on a regular basis.
Date published: 2018-07-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Soooo goooooddd!!!! These little calzones were so freakin great!! They came out way tastier than expected. I will definitely be making these again!
Date published: 2018-07-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great flavors I made this for a brunch it was a big hit everyone loved them.
Date published: 2018-05-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mini Burger Calzones Try these they are very good. Nice and small so you can eat a lot!
Date published: 2018-05-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy, simple, yummy This is so simple and easy to make and it tastes great! Really good for parties or bbqs. As it is easy to stand and eat.
Date published: 2018-05-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Try this looks easy to make but looks fancy enough for parties
Date published: 2018-04-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Looks delicious! Haven’t made this yet but looks tasty and definitely worth a try.
Date published: 2018-04-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome and easy So delicious Big hit at the Super bowl party and the NCAA Tournament
Date published: 2018-04-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from easy and very good WOW, IT WAS A QUICK AND EASY, GOOD DISH. THE KIDS HELPED OUT AND THEY LOVED MAKING AND EATING IT.
Date published: 2018-03-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely delicious! Wow! Soooo GOOD!!!!! A quick & easy recipe that's sure to be the star of any party! Makes a perfect appetizer or great for a quick meal on the go! Everyone needs to try this!
Date published: 2018-03-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome I made a couple changes, due to food allergies, but otherwise I followed the recipe. Was definitely a hit in our house!
Date published: 2018-03-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from REALLY GOOD!!! i made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it.
Date published: 2018-03-09
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