Easy Mexican Calzones

These Easy Mexican Calzones are a quick and flavorful dinner idea that combines the bold, zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comfort of a handheld, pizza-inspired pastry. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, black beans, shredded Mexican cheese, and jarred salsa, all wrapped in a golden, flaky pizza dough crust. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a baking time of 20 minutes, these calzones are a lifesaver when you need something fast yet satisfying. Brushed with beaten egg for a beautifully golden finish and garnished with optional fresh cilantro, these calzones are perfect for dipping into sour cream or extra salsa. Serve up this irresistible fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors, and watch them disappear from the plate! Keywords: Easy Mexican Calzones, quick dinner recipe, handheld comfort food, taco-inspired calzones, weeknight meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.5 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup jarred salsa
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, mixing well to coat the beef and onions evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough onto a floured surface and cut it into 4 equal sections.

Step 5

On each piece of dough, spoon 2 tablespoons of the seasoned beef mixture, 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon of black beans, and 1 tablespoon of salsa onto one half of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 6

Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, and use a fork to seal the edges by pressing them together.

Step 7

Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg to help them turn golden during baking.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the calzones are golden brown and puffed up.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1206.7 grams (1206.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2312

Total Fat 91.60g	117%
Saturated Fat 39.90g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 426mg	142%
Sodium 5290mg	230%
Total Carbohydrate 271.70g	99%
Dietary Fiber 21.00g	75%
Total Sugars 13.40g
Protein 110.70g	221%

Vitamin D 40IU	200%
Calcium 1028mg	79%
Iron 17mg	97%
Potassium 1862mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 46.2%