Southern Ham Steak with Red-Eye Gravy

By AzWench

In New Orleans, Cajun-style Red-Eye Gravy is made with roast beef and strong coffee that has been made from chicory then ladled over the meat on a bed of rice and served with butter beans and French bread

It’s tasty and easy to prepare for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ham steak
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups strong coffee
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Brown the ham steak, including package juices, in a hot dry skillet over high heat 420°F (216°) on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the ham steak when it releases easily from the pan. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Remove the ham steak to a warm platter and keep warm. Slowly stir in the coffee.

In a small bowl, combine flour and water; mix well. Stir in the flour mixture and brown sugar until well blended. Return the ham steak to the skillet and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.