Step

• Step 1

  In a small bowl, combine the wine, rosemary, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup red wine

  • 3 Sprig fresh rosemary

  • 1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 Cup onion, chopped

  • 3 Clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 Teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• Step 2

  Place the steaks and the marinade in a large resealable bag for several hours or overnight.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Elk Steak, per person

• Step 3

  For the caramelized onions, slice the onions in half lengthwise through the stem. Lay each onion half flat on a cutting board and cut into 1/4” slices.

  Ingredients

  • 5 Pound Sweet Onion

• Step 4

  Transfer to a heat proof pot. Pour the butter over the onions and season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well with a wooden spoon.

  Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoon butter, melted

  • 2 Teaspoon sugar

  • 1 As Needed salt and pepper

• Step 5

  When ready to cook the onions, set the Traeger to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• Step 6

  Place the pot on the grill grate and cook the onions for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until they are very tender and golden brown. Flavor with a restrained pour of balsamic vinegar. Let cool and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

  02:30

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • As Needed balsamic vinegar

• Step 7

  Remove the steaks from marinade. Lightly season steaks with Prime Rib Rub.

  Ingredients

  • 1 To Taste Traeger Prime Rib Rub

• Step 8

  When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• Step 9

  Place steaks on grill and smoke for 25 to 30 minutes.

  00:30

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 10

  Remove steaks from grill and increase temperature to 375℉; allow 10 minutes for grill to come to temperature. Place steaks on grill and cook for 25 to 30 minutes for medium well. Top with warmed caramelized onions. Enjoy!

  00:30

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C