Sloppy Joe Calzones

Grubilicious Contributor: Stacy McCarty

This is soooo good, ya'll. And, the kids will love it.

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 oz) of tomato paste
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. ketchup
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tubes (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain the fat. Stir in beans, tomato paste, water, ketchup, oregano, and salt.
Separate cresent dough into 4 rectangles. Seal perforations. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture onto half of each rectangle, sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling, pinch edges to seal. Cut slits in tops.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Yields 4 servings

Simple & Delicious magazine, August 2009