Grilled Cube Steak Rollups

These easy grilled cube steak roll ups are flavorfully marinated, spread with cream cheese, then rolled and wrapped in crispy bacon. Quick, affordable, and tasty!

Why this recipe works

There are more ways to use cube steak other than chicken fried steak! Insert these grilled cube steak rollups. Since cube steak is a thin, budget-friendly cut of beef, it’s best to pair it with ingredients that will make it pop. These savory little roll ups are stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. Not to mention a super flavorful marinade!

I’ve been making these roll ups for so many years, I’ve lost count. Years ago, when my kids were growing up, we would purchase a side of beef. With 6 mouths to feed, it made meal planning a lot easier and was far less expensive per pound than buying individual items from the store. With that side of beef came several packages of cubed steak, of which you learn to get creative with.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

BEEF – You’ll need 1 1/2 pounds of cubed steak, about 4-5 steaks. Cube steak is made from tougher cuts of beef that are then tenderized by a machine, which is why you see the mini cube indentations. While I would typically get mine from a local farmer when buying a side of beef, you can easily find cube steak at your local grocery store at the meat counter.

MARINADE – Marinade is essential for cube steak in my opinion, as it’s such a lean cut of meat that it relies on the marinade for moisture and, of course, flavor. Giving the marinade time to work is the best option here. Two hours is a minimum, but several hours or overnight will give you optimal flavor.

How to Make Grilled Cube Steak Rollups

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Place all marinade ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree.
2. Pour over meat in a glass dish or gallon zipper bag. Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
3. Preheat your grill to 375 F.
4. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and take them out of the marinade. Place them on paper towels to drain.
5. Warm the softened cream cheese in the microwave for a few seconds. You want the cream cheese to be very soft and spreadable.
6. Spread thin layer of cream cheese over one side of steak. Sprinkle with parsley.
7. Beginning with short end, roll up the steak.
8. Spirally wrap a piece of bacon around steak and secure with twine at both ends of the steak.
   
   TIP – You could use toothpicks (or skewer them all together) if you don’t have twine.
   
   
9. Grill roll ups on one side for several minutes to sear the meat. Turn and sear the other side. Continue to grill, turning every five minutes until done, about 25 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

No, it isn’t absolutely mandatory to grill your roll ups, though it does add a lovely bit of char to the meat that you won’t find with other cooking methods. Some of our readers have had success baking them in a 350F oven for 1 – 1 1/2 hours. You can pop them under the broiler for the last few minutes to crisp up the bacon if desired. An indoor grill pan can also be used instead of an outdoor grill.

Yes, definitely. Feel free to add diced jalapenos, green chiles, bell peppers, or onions to the cream cheese layer before rolling the cube steaks. There are also some recipes out there that fill their roll ups with stuffing mix!

Two hours is a minimum for the marinade, but several hours or overnight will give you optimal flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your grilled cube steak roll ups with a side of au gratin potatoes, mashed potatoes, or garlic butter pasta, as well as steamed or roasted veggies! For a big crowd, we’ve made these alongside our grilled chicken thighs for those that don’t eat red meat.

More Steak Recipes

• Steak Kabobs
• Salisbury Steaks
• Chicken Fried Steak
• Steak and Potatoes

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