Stove-Sear Ham Steaks with Honeycrisp-Apple Pan Sauce + Roasted Brussels & Smashed Gold Potatoes
A cozy, WA-early-spring dinner: smoky-sweet ham steaks with an apple-onion pan sauce, plus crisp roasted Brussels sprouts and quick-smashed potatoes. Classic comfort, but still bright and fresh.
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- Kroger® Ham Steaks, 12 oz 12 oz (2 portions) $3.00 sale (reg $4.49)
- Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, halved $2.99 (reg)
- Kroger® Gold Potatoes, 5 lb 12 oz potatoes (about 2 small/1 medium), cut into chunks $3.99 (sale)
- Large Honeycrisp Apple – Each 1 apple, thinly sliced $2.49 (reg)
- Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $0.99/lb (reg)
- Pompeii® Lemon Juice 2 tsp $2.50 sale (reg $2.99)
- Pantry items: oil, butter (optional), Dijon or whole-grain mustard (optional), black pepper as needed —
Instructions
- Prep: heat oven to 425°F. Set a sheet pan for Brussels sprouts.
- Prep potatoes: cut 12 oz gold potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Put in a pot, cover with cold water, add 1/2 tsp salt, and bring to a boil.
- Roast Brussels sprouts: toss 12 oz halved Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Roast 18–22 minutes, flipping once, until browned and tender at the core.
- Cook potatoes: simmer potatoes 12–15 minutes until easily pierced. Drain well and return to the pot to steam-dry 1 minute.
- Smash potatoes: add 1 tbsp butter (optional) + 1 tbsp olive oil (or just oil), pepper, and 2 tsp lemon juice. Smash with a masher to your preferred texture. Keep warm with lid cracked.
- Sear ham steaks: heat a skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tsp oil. Sear 12 oz ham steaks 2–3 minutes per side until browned and heated through. Remove to a plate.
- Apple-onion pan sauce: in the same skillet over medium heat, add 1/2 sliced onion and 1 sliced Honeycrisp apple. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring, until softened and lightly caramelized. Splash in 2 tbsp water and 2 tsp lemon juice; scrape up browned bits. Optional: whisk in 1 tsp mustard and/or 1 tsp butter to finish.
- Serve: plate smashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and ham steaks. Spoon apple-onion sauce over the ham.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $10–15
Health notes: Approx per serving: ~700–900 kcal depending on potato amount. Brussels sprouts add fiber and micronutrients. To lighten: use less butter/oil and increase sprouts portion.
Drink pairing: Wine: ham + apple likes acid and a touch of fruit. Best bets: Pinot Noir (WA), dry sparkling wine, or Chenin Blanc (dry/off-dry).