Meatball Calzones

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Meatball Calzones

Yield 4 calzones

Author Kirsten Deneka

Prep time

1 H & 30 M

Cook time

1 Hour

Total time

2 H & 30 M

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Ingredients

Dough:

• 3 cups all purpose flour (+ more for dusting)
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Meatballs:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley & basil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp oregano, basil
• 1 onion (cooked till translucent)

Marinara:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 can san Marano tomatoes
• Fresh basil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Roasted Garlic Butter:

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp fresh parsley
• 1 bulb roasted garlic
• 1/4 cup parmesan

Instructions

Dough:

1. Add yeast and sugar to water, stir and set aside for five minutes. In the meantime, add flour and salt into your stand mixer.
2. Once yeast is bloomed, add to flour and knead for 7 minutes until dough is together and tight.
3. Oil bowl, add dough and cover for 1-2 hours

Meatballs:

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until just combined. To check for salt content, cook a small piece and taste.
2. To cook meatballs, Preheat oven to 350F. Form and sear meatballs in a pan on medium heat until golden brown on all sides. Transfer for a 350F oven for an extra 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Marinara:

1. Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, add tomato paste and cook for an extra 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and seasonings and stir. Add white wine and cook out for another 3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
3. Add tomatoes, sugar, fresh basil and season to taste. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes.

To finish:

1. When ready to assemble, preheat oven to 450 F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. Divide dough into 4 and roll out to desired thickness. Add 3-4 meatballs, mozzarella and seal with egg wash.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Brush with garlic butter and serve warm, enjoy :)

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