Easy Mexican Calzones

Submitted by Graybert

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, at room temperature
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) container salsa (I use mild)

• Garnish suggestions

• salsa
• shredded lettuce
• sour cream
• diced tomato
• sliced green onion

directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
2. BROWN beef in large skillet; drain.
3. Add chilies, water and seasoning mix; mix well PLACE unwrapped pie crusts on cutting board; unfold.
4. Cut each crust in half, making 4 half circles.
5. Place 1/2 cup beef filling on half of each half circle.
6. Place 1/4 cup cheese on top of each.
7. Dampen edge of crust with water.
8. Fold sides over filling; crimp edges with tines of fork.
9. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
10. BAKE for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
12. Garnish suggestions: salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions.

Reviews

[jdriz]

I loved this! So easy and really delicious. I had to use extra pie crusts, and word to the wise - definitely let the meat cool a bit before you put it in the pie crust, otherwise it gets gooey and is difficult to manipulate without ripping.

 

[Kater]

Very easy dinner, LorenLou! I omitted the green chiles for the kids and used black olives instead. Both hubby and I agreed that they were yummy although we think we'd prefer them with pizza dough than pie crust, but that's just a personal preference. Thanks for a great idea!