The Desperado Calzone Recipe
Taco calzone starting with cheese sauce, topped with mozzarella and taco meat, finished with crushed Doritos, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and a drizzle of taco sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calzone Ingredients
Method
Calzone Preparation
- 1
Prepare Taco Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Pizza Dough
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large circle.
- 3
Assemble the Calzone
Spread cheese sauce evenly on one half of the rolled dough. Layer the mozzarella cheese, taco meat, crushed Doritos, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese sauce.
- 4
Fold and Seal
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling. Press the edges together to seal, then crimp the edges with a fork.
- 5
Bake the Calzone
Place the calzone on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 6
Serve
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with taco sauce before serving.