Does it cook steaks well?
1005704
This is by far the best portable grill I have ever had. It gets hot enough to cook steaks well. The cast iron cook surface is awesome. It holds heat really well so you can get a nice seer on the meat or whatever. Leaves nice grill marks. Really like that stuff cannot fall down inside the thing easily, unlike grills with a wire grate. Thermometer is nice too and the adjustability actually works.
1005705
YES, it cooks steaks, chops, burgers, you name it, all as well as any propane grill is capable of.
1005706
It cooks everything as good as our large home BBQ, it's great for our camping trips where we use it all the time .
1005707
Yes, There are only 2 of us and it works very well. We love it We use it for steak, chops, hamburgers and have basket that we cook vegies in. Thee are only 2 of us.
1005708
Depending on thickness 10 minutes on one side and about 7 minutes on second side it medium rare !!! Cook HOT
2256321
Haven't cooked a steak but think it would seer well. I wash with water and soap,but also whips clean easily and the handle is always comfortably cool. I LOVE THIS PAN!!!
571477
Hello Marlene,Thank you for your inquiry. Yes you can cook a steak on the product. Thank you for allowing me to be of service to you.Kind regards, Audrey Consumer Relations
99826
Yes it does. Depending on what you are going to cook a little goes a long way. I have used it on several occasions with very satisfying results. Try it you will like it.
473979
Gregory, I have not needed to use high heat, I found that steaks sear well at medium heat, put your oil in the pan set the temp on medium and wait about five minutes for the pan to heat up, there is a lot of material there so it takes a little while to heat up. It may be best to ask Le Creuset about that one.Ron
703222
Not that I'm aware of. I am not pleased with my unit because the blades are to far apart to really tenderize the meat. You have to run the steak through many times to get a desired effect.
852322
I actually have never tried cooking a steak. I only use mine for paninis and grilled cheese. It can do hamburgers so I'm assuming it can do a steak as well. Sorry I can't be anymore helpful.
935829
I find you REALLY have to git 'er done and get the cover closed to maintain heat. I have only used the highest setting so far, and even then the temp will drop if you dawdle just a little bit. However, the flavor is good when you surround the edge of the grate with some wood chips. If you're going to do steak, make sure it's thick. I've done amazing pork tenderloin, ribeyes, filet mignon, fish, chicken...but you have to be strategic with the temperature drop.
2256322
Yes, it cooks steaks fast and perfectly. Just wish I could get a lid to fit it. I just wash with water, no soap. No, the handle does not get too hot.
317418
Depends on what you're cooking, but most of the time yes. Not a big deal though. Yesterday I cooked a rock solid frozen 2 inch NY strip steak to perfect restaurant quality medium rare in a little more than 30 minutes. The thing really works...
704111
I've used it grilling with indirect heat on thick NY Strips on my Weber. Rub steaks down with Webers Chicago Style steak rub, then throw a small chunk of Oak on the coals and cover, turning occasionally. The smoke & rub bland well together. These chunks do burn well in a grill or smoker
1632870
Not really. Imagine you put a steak on a cake cooling rack, in a fry pan on a stovetop. It might get cooked (eventually), but it will not have the same effect as cooking on a BBQ.
280066
I don't cook much but my wife is an iron chef and she hasn't had a problem with this grill. We need it because of the apartment law in CA. Chicken, prime rib, links, rib eye, etc. We use it a few times a week. And it's not expensive so give it a try
1594462
I have had the grill for about 1 year. I love steak, burgers, chicken breasts. The grill is great, but does not get sufficiently hot to adequately sear meat. I did my research, and you won't find any electric indoor grill that does that, at least not for less than a grand. Again, it is a good grill and can lightly sear a steak.
480591
This is a simple electric grill. It will struggle to cook thicker steak cuts evenly. Thank you.
1580236
I would say that it does a great hamburger & hot dog. It may take a little longer to cook them but the flavor is great. As far as the steak goes, you will have a hard time charring or searing it cause the grill just can't get that hot. The flavor is awesome though. You can buy some special charring grates from REC TEC. I am thinking of trying them at some point. I use this unit for all of my grilling. It takes a little longer to cook everything but let me tell you it is worth every second to get the smokey wood flavor.
80563
Absolutely! I cook thick steaks on this grill a couple times. a week; they consistently come out perfectly. Chicken is great, too. Everything I've ever cooked on the grill has been superior.