Traeger Kitchen
Smoked German Rouladen
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
2 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Pecan
This traditional German dish combines thinly sliced beef with a savory, crunchy dill pickle center. Served with a warm, flavorful gravy this will quickly become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
2 Pound beef eye of round, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 Tablespoon German stone ground mustard
1 Pound thick-cut bacon
2 Large onions, sliced
1 Jar (16 oz) dill pickle spears
1 Teaspoon Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Braising Liquid
2 1/2 Cup beef stock
1 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Whole bay leaf
2 Clove garlic, smashed
2 Tablespoon cornstarch
4 Tablespoon cold water
1 Cup heavy cream
Steps
1
Place each slice of beef in between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound thin using a meat mallet. Generously spread one side of each fillet with 1/2 tablespoon mustard. Place bacon, onions and pickle spears on each steak.Ingredients
2 Pound beef eye of round, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 Tablespoon German stone ground mustard
1 Pound thick-cut bacon
2 Large onions, sliced
1 Jar (16 oz) dill pickle spears
2
Wrap the steak around the bacon, onions and pickles to form a tight roll. Use string or toothpicks to hold the roll together. Season with the salt and cracked black pepper.Ingredients
1 Teaspoon Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
3
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 165°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Grill: 165 ˚F4
Place the rolls directly on the grill grate and smoke for 30 minutes. Remove the steak rolls from the grill, close the lid and increase the Traeger temperature to 325°F.Grill: 325 ˚F5
Allow the Traeger to preheat while you prepare the braising liquid. In a large baking dish, combine the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and smashed garlic cloves.Ingredients
2 1/2 Cup beef stock
1 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Whole bay leaf
2 Clove garlic, smashed
6
Return the steak rolls to the Traeger and sear on each side, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side.Grill: 325 ˚F7
Remove steak rolls from the Traeger and gently arrange the steak rolls in the braising liquid. Place the pan on the grill.8
Cook for 1 1/2-2 hours, or until the steak is very tender. Remove the steak from the dish to a separate platter and cover with aluminum foil.Grill: 325 ˚F9
Heat the baking dish on the stovetop. Combine the cornstarch and 4 tablespoons cold water in a separate bowl. Stir the cornstarch mixture and heavy cream slowly into the juices in the baking dish. Bring the gravy to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.Ingredients
2 Tablespoon cornstarch
4 Tablespoon cold water
1 Cup heavy cream
10
Return the rolls to the warm gravy and serve immediately. Enjoy!