Alan's Empanadas

There are 2 versions of this dish. One uses hamburger
and the other is vegetarian. The veggie version is
tastier.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup pitted         green olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted         black olives, coarsely chopped
1   med                     yellow or white onion, coarsely chopped
1 tsp                          cinnamon
pinch                       salt
pinch                       black pepper
several slivers of    ginger
2 tbsp                      butter or olive oil
1 can                       Grands(TM) Biscuits

Optional:
1/2 lb lean              ground meat

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[If using ground meat, reduce the amount of olives slightly
 and brown the meat before continuing.]

1.  Saute onions in oil on low heat until transparent. 

2.  Add remainder except biscuits and heat until slightly limp.

3.  Split each biscuit horizontally into 2 rounds.

4.  Stretch and flatten each round slightly, then place
    about a teaspoon of the filling in the center.

5.  Fold over and seal edges to form a crescent.

6.  Bake according to can instructions. 

Yields about 16 crescents that are excellent hot, warm, or room temperature.

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