Beef Tips with Rice and Cabbage

[horselover]

I made this recipe posted by Manda 1027 one day last week when it was cold and rainy. I left it a little soupy and served it with hoe cakes. Very delicious , a good warmer upper on a cold wet night!

[pmuhlhan]

Hi Horselover,

What are hoe cakes? By the way, I am assuming by your screen name that you have horse or horses...I have two quarter horses...let's talk.

[Kitchen Witch]

Hoecakes or Johnnycakes

1 cup white cornmeal
1/2 cup flour (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
Water

Combine the dry ingredients and mix well. The flour is optional, but it will improve the texture of the cake. Add just enough cold water to make a stiff batter. Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto a lightly greased skillet and cook slowly.

[horselover]

When I make hoe cakes I usually just use my favorite cornbread batter only leave it a little thicker. I usually use cornmeal, flour , an egg and either milk or buttermilk. Sometimes I add chopped onions and a little garlic powder. When I want true southern hoe cakes I fry them in either bacon grease or butter ( better than cake to a southern girl) , but when I remember my doctors instructions I fry them on my electric griddle that has been sprayed with butter flavor spray. Yes I have 2 spotted walking horses both semi- retired except for an occasional trail ride, however I love all horses and spend the majority of my weekends at a horseshow of some kind, whether it be cutting horse competitions, walking or spotted horse shows or helping with the local 4-h and handicap riding events. As you probably know where you find horse people you find food! In the summer we tailgate at the shows, and trailrides mean homemade cookies stuck in saddlebags and usually end with a big pot of chili or stew cooked in a big black pot over a fire.