Roasted Ham with Green Bean and Maple-Dijon Glaze
Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and feels fancy enough for company. A beautiful ham steak gets glazed with maple and Dijon, then roasted alongside fresh green beans that are packed with vitamins and fiber. The shallots and garlic caramelize right in the pan, creating this incredible depth of flavor without any fussy techniques. It's the kind of meal that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen but honestly requires minimal effort and cleanup. Perfect for busy nights when you want something wholesome and impressive.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgbone-in ham steak(about 1.5 inches thick)
- ¾ kgfresh green beans(trimmed)
- 4shallots(halved lengthwise)
- 3 tablespoonspure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoonsdijon mustard
- 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- 118 mlwater
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the ham steak dry with paper towels and place on a large roasting pan. Score the surface in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about a quarter inch deep.
Tip: Scoring helps the glaze penetrate and creates crispy edges.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until well combined.
Tip: This glaze can be made up to 2 hours ahead and stored at room temperature.
- 3
Brush half of the glaze over the ham steak, coating evenly. Arrange shallots around the ham and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then season with 0.25 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
Tip: Grouping shallots together helps them roast evenly and prevents them from drying out.
- 4
Roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with remaining glaze. Scatter fresh thyme sprigs over the ham.
Tip: Fresh thyme adds aromatic depth; dried thyme works too, use 1 teaspoon instead.
- 5
On a separate baking sheet, toss green beans with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Arrange in a single layer.
Tip: Using a separate pan prevents the green beans from absorbing too much ham fat.
- 6
Place the green bean sheet in the oven alongside the ham and roast for the remaining 20-25 minutes, stirring the green beans halfway through, until they're tender-crisp and lightly browned.
Tip: Green beans should have some color but still maintain a slight firmness when cooked perfectly.
- 7
Transfer ham to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Add water to the roasting pan and deglaze over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits, for 2-3 minutes. Pour this pan sauce over the ham.
Tip: The pan sauce captures all the caramelized flavors from roasting for added richness.
- 8
Slice ham into portions and arrange on a serving platter with roasted green beans and caramelized shallots. Drizzle any remaining pan sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Tip: This dish is best served hot right from the oven while the ham is still juicy.
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