Stovetop Seared Ham Steak with Honeycrisp-Apple Pan Sauce + Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Juicy ham steaks (on a great sale) get seared on the stove, then finished with a quick apple-pan sauce that tastes like you cooked all afternoon. Roasted Brussels sprouts bring the bitter-sweet crunch that makes the whole plate feel balanced and seasonal for March in Washington.

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Ingredients

Kroger® Ham Steaks 1 package (12 oz) $3.00 sale (12 oz)
Kroger® Honeycrisp Apples – 3 Pound Bag 1 large apple, thinly sliced (about 8 oz) $6.99 (3 lb bag)
Fresh Brussels Sprouts 1 lb, trimmed and halved $2.99/lb
Garlic 2 cloves, smashed or minced $0.69 each
Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $0.99/lb
Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1–2 tsp (or use pantry vinegar) $2.50 sale

Instructions

Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Set a sheet pan in the oven to preheat (helps sprouts caramelize).
Prep the sprouts: Trim 1 lb Brussels sprouts and cut in halves. Toss with 1 1/2 Tbsp oil (pantry), 2 smashed garlic cloves, and black pepper (pantry). Go very light on salt (ham is salty).
Roast: Carefully spread sprouts on the hot sheet pan cut-side down. Roast at 425°F until browned and tender, 18–25 minutes, tossing once halfway.
Prep the apple & onion: Thinly slice 1/2 onion and 1 large Honeycrisp apple (about 8 oz).
Sear the ham: Heat 1 tsp oil (pantry) in a skillet over medium-high. Pat 12 oz ham steak dry. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer to a plate.
Make the pan sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onion to the same skillet and cook 3 minutes, scraping browned bits. Add sliced apple and cook 4–6 minutes until just tender.
Finish sauce: Stir in 1 Tbsp butter (pantry) if you have it for richness. Add 2–3 Tbsp water and 1–2 tsp lemon juice (or 1 tsp cider vinegar, pantry). Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy. Taste before salting.
Serve: Plate roasted Brussels sprouts alongside ham steak. Spoon warm apple-onion pan sauce over the ham.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $12–16

Health notes: ~650–800 kcal per serving. Good protein; Brussels sprouts add fiber and vitamin C. If watching sodium (ham can be salty), skip additional salt in the sauce and lean on pepper + vinegar for zing.

Drink pairing: Ham + apple is a classic for a reason—think high-acid whites or sparkling to lift the sweet-salty combo. A light-bodied red with bright fruit can also work if you keep tannins low.

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