Best Ham Steak On Creamed Spinach Recipes

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE CREAMED SPINACH



Ruth's Chris Steak House Creamed Spinach image

Love their steaks, and I love their version of this classic side dish to a thick, juicy steak. Sometimes I cheat and use 2 10 ounce packages of frozen, chopped spinach which I thaw and drain.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
2 cups whole milk
2 (10 ounce) bags ready-to-use fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add flour and stir until light golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in onion, bay leaf and clove.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Whisk until mixture boils and thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes longer, whisking frequently (sauce will be very thick).
  • Remove bay leaf and whole clove.
  • Cook spinach in large pot of boiling water just until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Transfer spinach to bowl filled with ice water to cool.
  • Drain well.
  • Roll up spinach in kitchen towl and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Transfer spinach to processor and finely chop.
  • Add spinach to warm sauce, simmer over low heat until spinach is heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

HAM STEAK ON CREAMED SPINACH



Ham Steak on Creamed Spinach image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Ham     Spinach     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 8- to 10-ounce ham steak (1/2 inch thick)
2 teaspoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup half and half
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Season ham generously with pepper. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham to skillet; sauté until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ham to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Melt 1 teaspoon butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add half and half and simmer until slightly reduced, scraping up browned bits, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and nutmeg. Stir until spinach mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon creamed spinach into 2 plates. Cut ham steak in half; place atop spinach and serve.

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