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Cincinnati Chili Calzone

Jay
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs 15 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or cayenne)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili seasoning (or taco seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 3 cups cheddar (grated)
  • 1/2 pizza dough (divided in 2)

Instructions
 

  • First, place beef, onion, oil, salt, and pepper in medium high heat pan. Use a potato masher to break up the meat and then let cook for 2 minutes without stirring to get a goos sear on the beef.
  • Next, mix and cook the beef for one more minute. Drain the excess liquid.
  • Now, push the meat to the side of pan and add oil, chili seasoning, allspice, clove, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, and cocoa powder. Stir to heat up and enhance the flavor of the dried herbs.
  • Next, add the beans and mix all together. Set aside to cool.
  • Now, roll out your dough and add big handful cheese to one side of the dough. This acts as a blanket to protect the dough from getting soggy. Now add beef mixture onto the cheese. Fold over the dough to seal. Top with cheddar cheese.
  • Finally, add the the middle rack of an oven on 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Keyword comfort food, meal prep