PEAR-TOPPED HAM STEAK

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Fresh mint and ground ginger flavor the fruity sauce served over the ham steak. The sweetness of the pears contrasts nicely with the saltiness of the ham.-Holly Ewan Nordheden, Champaign, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears
1 fully cooked ham steak ( 1/2 inch thick and about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cold water
1 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh mint

Steps:

Drain pears, reserving the juice; set pears and juice aside. In a large skillet, brown ham steak in oil on both sides; drain. Remove ham from pan and keep warm., Combine cornstarch, ginger and water until smooth; stir in reserved pear juice. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add ham and reserved pears; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.