philly cheesesteak calzones

Name: Philly Cheesesteak Calzones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 - pre-made pizza dough from the bakery; 2 pound(s) rare deli roast beef; 1 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup(s) diced onions; 1 cup(s) diced green peppers; 24 slice(s) provolone cheese; 1 can(s) sliced mushrooms (4 oz); 4 dash(es) olive oil, extra virgin/to drizzle over top of ingredients; - mayonnaise or condiment of your choice

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Amy Cox

Melbourne, FL

Updated on Aug 28, 2021

While we were moving into our new home, I whipped this up because we didn't have much to work with. Everything was still packed, so I had to find something easy but filling for dinner. My husband couldn't get enough, and the kids loved it! It's now a must-have every other Friday night at our house!

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Philly Cheesesteak Calzone sliced and on a platter.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These hearty calzones are a must-try for any fan of traditional Philly cheesesteaks! They're packed with all the ingredients you would normally have on a hoagie bun. Layers of roast beef, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and lots of cheese are inside baked pizza dough. Gooey, these calzones are meant to serve a hungry crowd.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - pre-made pizza dough from the bakery
2 pounds rare deli roast beef
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced green peppers
24 slices provolone cheese
1 can sliced mushrooms (4 oz)
4 dashes olive oil, extra virgin/to drizzle over top of ingredients
- mayonnaise or condiment of your choice

How To Make philly cheesesteak calzones

Test Kitchen Tips

This makes two huge calzones and can easily be cut in half. We used pizza dough from the supermarket. Also, we brought the edges up and sealed them. Then, flipped it over. Sealing this calzone is a little challenging since it's so big.

Step 1

Roll out pre-made pizza dough from your local bakery to make a slightly thin square that would cover a cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In the center of the dough, place one layer of shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 1/2 cup).
Step 3

Then a layer of deli-sliced rare roast beef (approx. 1 lb).
Step 4

Then a layer of onions, mushrooms, and green peppers.
Step 5

Then a layer of sliced provolone cheese (approx. 12-15 slices).
Step 6

Add salt and pepper and a light drizzle of olive oil. Make sure to spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray before cooking.
Step 7

Once all the ingredients are there, pull the top edge up and over all the ingredients, and then do the same for the bottom edge, overlapping the flaps, and then tuck in the ends on each side so all the cheese doesn't ooze out while baking. Make sure to follow these steps for the second calzone as well.
Step 8

Roll the calzone over so that the overlapped side is on the bottom while cooking. Over the top of the dough, slice three small holes to allow heat to evacuate through.
Step 9

Brush the top of the dough with a light sheen of butter.
Step 10

Put both calzones in the oven for approx. 30-35 min. or until the dough is a golden color.
Step 11

Each calzone should be large enough to cut into three. Two calzones should feed a family of six. Serve with a side of mayo or your favorite condiment!
Step 12

Please remember that all of the ingredients are to be split in half to make TWO Calzones.
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