This is an expensive device for true steak fans. For those who always want to have a piece of meat perfectly fried to the desired degree of doneness on their plate. In addition, the model impresses with its design.
Steaks are cooked automatically. You simply select the type of meat (in the case of steak, beef) and the desired degree of doneness. And then you insert a temperature probe into the meat - with the help of it the grill controls the temperature inside the steak and turns off when it reaches a level corresponding to the selected degree of doneness - your steak is ready. The grill will also cook poultry or fish on its own. There is a manual mode - you adjust all the settings yourself. It’s great that you can change the angle of the bottom surface - the fat will drain into a removable tray, or you can cook food in its own juice. The top surface is adjustable in height - for cooking different products. Both working surfaces are removable. The grill can be “opened” and used as a one-sided grill.
Meat cooked in nature has special taste qualities that cannot be obtained at home. But you can get closer to them. For this, kitchen equipment manufacturers suggest using electric grills. Unlike the stove and frying pan, this tool Minimizes fat content and provides a “smoky food” flavor. The review below will help you choose the most suitable electric steak grill from a wide range of models from leading manufacturers.
Main characteristics of the device
The speed of the cooking process and its dynamics will largely depend on the power of the electric grill. If you plan to regularly make steaks for 1-2 people, then you can limit yourself to a 1.5 kW model. To serve a large family or circle of friends, it is advisable to use a more powerful tool, the power potential of which will be 2 kW. Such a grill will be larger in size, which will allow you to cook several servings at a time in a short period of time. For example, a company of 5-6 people will require a minimum of 450-500 cm 2 of working surface. And here it is worth noting that there are one- and two-sided grills for steaks. An electric one-sided grill will allow you to get higher quality meat, since heat treatment covers evenly the entire thickness. Double-sided models are more focused on preparing fish, sandwiches and vegetables. But, of course, the productivity and rate of product processing in this case will be higher. Now it’s worth moving on to issues of functionality, which are especially important for modern kitchen appliances.
Optional filling
It should be noted right away that not all functions declared by manufacturers actually turn out to be useful in practice. They are often included more as an attention-grabbing element.
However, for steaks it adds significantly in performance if its design contains the following features:
- Heat resistant handle. This accessory is especially useful in double-sided and mobile models, which in addition to home use It will be possible to take it to the dacha. In both cases, a lot of manipulations with the hot lid are expected, so a handle protected from heat will not be superfluous.
- Channels for fat removal. These are a kind of trays on the work surface through which excess oil and fat flows. In the future, the accumulated mass can be used again for other dishes.
- Temperature setting. The presence of a special heating timer makes the operation of an electric steak grill more accurate and efficient. In addition, the ability to use modes will allow you to smoothly control the cooking process.
- Automatic shutdown. This option works both as a security system and as a means of saving energy. Shutdown occurs if the cooking period is exceeded (set in the timer), sudden voltage changes or overheating.
Knowing approximate specifications and the optional advantages of a modern electric grill, you can move on to getting acquainted with specific offers in this segment.
Reviews of the MW-1960 ST model from Maxwell
The manufacturer is known for inexpensive, but easy to use and powerful household appliances. This is one of the cheapest versions of electric grills (3.5 thousand rubles), which at the same time has a power of 2 kW. According to users, the technique adequately copes with frying thick slices of meat, optimally regulating drying. The design includes two heating elements, so two-sided processing of the product can also be considered an advantage. On the other hand, the problem of cleaning can be called the main disadvantage of this electric steak grill. This option is quite suitable for the home, but you will have to come to terms with the presence of non-removable panels, which will have to be taken care of right in the body.
Reviews of the GFgril GF-080 model
Specializing in kitchen equipment, the manufacturer GFgril is considered one of the best manufacturers of grills, multicookers and barbecues along with Weber. One of the most popular models in this segment is GF-080. Grill owners praise it for its thoughtful design. electronic control, auto shut-off system and many other little things that control the cooking process. For example, many highlight the “crispy crust” function, which is provided by the electric steak grill of the GF-080 modification. But, as in the previous model, the manufacturer used a non-removable design, so washing them will be extremely inconvenient. And yet, most owners of this grill highlight its strengths in the form of compactness, fast heating and the presence of a multifunctional timer.
Reviews of the Tefal GC306012 model
German developers are opening a price level from 7 thousand rubles, offering a compact and ergonomic grill. The model turned out to be particularly successful in terms of design. Housewives point to the possibility of removable panels, non-stick coating and several frying positions. In addition, this version of Tefal steaks for home use is provided with special stands. They allow you to conveniently store the device in a vertical position, which saves a lot of space.
There were also some negative impressions from using this version of the grill. First of all, the problem of caring for the corrugated surface is noted. Even if you remove the working panels, manual cleaning will take a lot of time, and the device cannot be immersed in a dishwasher due to Teflon coatings. Also, the electric steak grill from Tefal in modification GC306012 lacks a timer and other modern functions. For a model with a price tag of 7.5 thousand rubles. this is a big omission.
Reviews of the Ariete La Grigliata 2200 model
A mid-segment device with an unusual combination of characteristics. Suffice it to say that with dimensions of 41 x 51 x 11 cm, the device received as much as 2.2 kW. Accordingly, owners speak positively about the performance of the grill, but this relates specifically to the quality of working with meat in small portions. The one-sided design fryes thick pieces well, while discharging fat into a special tray. Opinions differ about the model's control system. The fact is that the electric steak grill from Ariete La Grigliata is equipped with an electromechanical thermostat. The good thing about the regulator is that it is removable and doesn’t get in the way; if it’s not needed, it simply detaches. But still, mechanical control with stepwise temperature adjustment has long gone out of fashion and against the background digital systems with smooth adjustment it looks undignified.
Reviews of the Philips HD 6360/20 grill
Technologically one of the most best models in the segment, which is expressed both in functionality and design. According to users, the design of the unit is thought out to the smallest detail. The work surfaces have both a grooved and a flat zone, as well as a small pocket for storing spices. The frying plate can be removed and washed dishwasher. But there are also disadvantages to this electric steak grill.
In the summer, when it’s warm, we usually cook kebabs outside: outside the city, in the country. And when it’s cold outside, a warm juicy steak with a glass of wine - after work or during a friendly dinner on the weekend - is just the thing. website for delicious evenings: in this selection we have collected six electric grills for different budgets, with which it is not a problem to cook a good steak even at home.
The beef carcass is large and cuts from different parts are used for steaks. There are “premium steaks”, they are always only from the back: the famous “ribeye”, “striploin”, “tenderloin” and some derivatives of them on the bone. They are usually the most expensive.
An alternative from the shoulder part is “top blade”, from the rump - “picanha steak” (or “ramp steak”), and from the flank - “flank”. There is also “sirloin” from the lumbar region and others.
These steaks can be irregular shape- it’s difficult to cut identical pieces - and even include tendons. The fibers of meat often run along, and not across, like in a classic ribeye, for example. They are cheaper, but also very tasty if cooked correctly (to do this, you just need a good grill).
There are six degrees of doneness for steaks, but three are widely used.:
- the meat is red inside, sometimes slightly pinkish, and the outside is grayish-brown, set: Rare
- with blood, juicy on the cut, pink-red and warm in the middle, and set on the outside: Medium
- fully fried meat, gray-brown throughout the entire thickness of the piece: Well Done
No matter how hot the grill is, it is important to let the steak “rest” after cooking: the heat drives the juices into the center of the piece and in order for the meat to be juicy and tender, they must be redistributed. You can cover the steak loosely with foil for about five minutes or simply leave it at room temperature.
Alexander Skrynnik, founder of the Baranienbaum butcher shop:
A good grill is awesome. But for a juicy steak, the following are also important: fattening of the animal (grain or corn), breed (meat - Black Angus, Hereford), aging (you cannot use fresh meat, it must be aged - it becomes softer).
After cooking, if you cover the steak while it is “resting,” the roasting will increase slightly. Don’t forget about proper cutting: always cut the meat across the grain, at a slight angle to the dishes or table. And be sure to use a sharp knife (there are special ones for steaks).
I would like to note that in Russia they already know how to raise “steak” breeds of bulls. But really good meat is not cheap: for premium steaks – from 2000 rubles per kilogram, and for alternative steaks – from 1000 rubles. Cheaper meat is not always the right choice.
Important information about grills
Household electric grills come in two types: double-sided (with two heating surfaces) and single-sided (one surface is heated). To cook beef steaks, based on experience, we recommend the first type of grill - in them, a piece of meat is clamped between two hot plates - it does not need to be turned over, it cooks faster and better. At least one of the plates is usually grooved, giving the steak a “patterned” appearance.
A single-sided grill (left) has only one heating surface, while a double-sided grill has two (right). For beef steaks, the second option is more suitable
1. SCARLETT SC-EG350M01: basic features
This is a grill for those who don't want to spend a lot. A basic model that will ensure high-quality cooking of meat and more. But you need to get used to it a little.
On the body there is only a heat level regulator - for steaks this is always the maximum (the indicator light will tell you when it’s time to put the meat on the grill). But you need to calculate the cooking time yourself, at the cost of trial and error. Life hack: we have dealt with this grill and know, for example, that a medium-roasted rib-eye takes about 4 minutes to cook (the time also depends on the thickness of the piece). Watch our video: they cooked not only steak on it, but also burgers.
The grill has two grooved heating plates with a non-stick coating. They are not removable, but caring for the grill is not difficult - just wipe the plates with a damp cloth immediately after use (when the grill has cooled down). There is also a removable tray where all the “excess” fat from the food drains. Excellent maximum power - 2200 W.
It is convenient to fry burger patties and whole bourgeois on the grill: the top plate (lid) has a variable angle. So you can clamp and cook products of different sizes. Steaks are great, but don't forget fish, shrimp, and grilled vegetables.
Grill SCARLETT SC-EG350M01. Cost - 4,600 rubles*
*All prices in the material are current on the day of publication
2. Bosch TFB4402V: removable plates
The red grill is bright and pretty. It’s convenient that the non-stick coated plates are removable, making them easier to clean. They are installed with a slight slope: oil (if used) and fat from the products flow down a special chute into a removable tray.
Power - up to 1800 W - is enough to cook beef steaks or other products (it is advisable that the grill power be at least 1500 W). There is an adjustment of the heating level, and a light indication will tell you that the grill is ready for use. The angle and height of the top plate can be adjusted to cook food of different sizes.
The grill opens up completely - it becomes one-sided, a kind of home barbecue area. If the grill overheats, it will automatically turn off.
Grill Bosch TFB4402V. Cost - about 6,000 rubles
3. Steba FG 95: temperature and time under control
This grill has mechanical timer— after the specified time has passed, a sound signal sounds (but heating does not stop). An additional convenience is the indication of cooking time and temperature for various products on the control panel. Rotary temperature control - next to the timer. Power - up to 1800 W.
The delivery set includes three removable work plates: two grooved and one flat. Everything is with non-stick coating. There are three positions of the plates: contact grill - they touch; for barbecue - the grill is opened 180°; for making toast - the top plate remains above the food. There is a removable grease tray and a groove for storing one of the work plates.
Grill Steba FG 95. Cost - about 10,000 rubles
The model was a success - the grill is nice, compact, with simple controls and relevant tips for users. You can rely on them, it’s good that they exist, but still, optimal time The preparation of a particular dish is usually determined experimentally - this is worth understanding.
4. Kambrook AGR400: will turn off when the dish is ready
A nice-looking grill that also has a timer, but with heating turned off. This is cool, but, for example, in the case of steak, it’s not really necessary. Even when the grill is turned off, it remains hot for a while and the meat continues to cook - remove it from the grill as soon as the cooking time has expired. However, for many other products it is a convenient solution.
The grill has two removable working plates with a non-stick coating - flat and grooved. Tray for collecting fat. Control - two rotary controls: operating time and temperature (four heating modes).
There are three working positions: closed (for cooking steak), fully open (180°, barbecue mode) and open with one working surface. Good power level - up to 2000 W ensures fast heating and even cooking of food.
Grill Kambrook AGR400. Cost - about 13,000 rubles
Daniil Golovin, site project expert:
Even if the manufacturer allows you to wash the removable grill plates in the dishwasher, I recommend doing it by hand. Gently use a soft sponge and a non-abrasive detergent. You won’t spend a lot of time and effort (especially if you don’t allow food residues to dry on the plates), and the coating will last longer. The fact is that some detergents For dishwashers, they can scratch the non-stick coating, which will accelerate its wear.
5. Tefal OptiGrill GC712D34 – automatic control of the degree of steak frying
Perhaps this grill is most suitable for beginner cooks. All you have to do is put the meat on it and select the auto mode for steaks. Then just watch the indicator light on the handle. Lights up yellow - Rare, orange - Medium, red - Well Done.
It's all about the thickness of the piece - it is fixed by the grill and the electronics calculates the cooking time. Achieving each degree of doneness also sound signal accompanied.
It’s great that there are also automatic modes for cooking pork, sausages and lamb, poultry, fish, burgers, panini and sandwiches. Plus the ability to manually adjust the temperature and cooking time. The work surfaces are removable, as is the grease tray. Power - up to 2,000 W. The grill, moreover, looks great - modern, even a little futuristic.
Tefal OptiGrill GC712D34. Cost - about 20,000 rubles
6. De’Longhi CGH1030D – steaks, waffles, smartphone
Metal body, bright display, rotary controls that stand out on the control panel - the grill looks high-tech and modern. By the way, each regulator controls its own heating surface - here they have separate temperature control.
The grill has several removable working surfaces, which make it possible to widely use the device for culinary purposes: a double-sided grill and a panini press, a waffle cooking mode, a fully open grill (barbecue), an open baking sheet, both a grill and a baking sheet, top heating (for hot sandwiches, reheating the pizza).
Grill De'Longhi CGH1030D. Cost - about 25,000 rubles
Naturally, there is a removable tray into which the fat drains. We also note a special mobile application. It is not yet possible to control the grill remotely using it (and there is no need to, cooking a steak is a pleasure). But it does have a lot of recipes and cooking tips, including recommendations on optimal grill settings.
Verdict website
A good grill has many benefits. It helps to significantly diversify the menu, makes it possible to enjoy not only tasty, but also healthy dishes - cooking occurs without oil or with a minimum amount of it, the fat drains into the pan. In our opinion, this is a very useful kitchen appliance. Plus, a great housewarming gift, New Year or other holiday.
Remember that the grill may smoke a little during cooking - it is better to use it under a kitchen hood. If the grill has non-removable panels, wipe them immediately after cooking (as soon as they cool down). In this case, caring for the grill will be as easy as possible.
While the weather does not allow barbecuing outdoors and frying meat on street grills, and when there is simply no time or desire to go outside for this purpose, electric grills and barbecue makers come to the rescue. They are compact, easily placed in the kitchen, and sometimes have capabilities that a barbecue or outdoor grill cannot have. In today's selection, we looked at the best devices for frying meat at home - electric grills, electric kebabs and even a multicooker.
The best devices for frying meat at home: ZOOM choice
Grill Weber Q-2400
Weber has only two units in the Q-LINE line of electric grills - the company is considered an expert in charcoal and gas grills and is not very actively developing other areas. Weber G2400 is the manufacturer’s largest grill; its grilling surface dimensions are 54x39 cm, i.e. You can fry meat for even a large number of people at the same time. By the way, the device itself is also not small, so it will require space. It is best to install it on the balcony, although it will also fit in the kitchen - the main thing is that a powerful hood is installed, the grill smokes quite a bit. If necessary, you can buy and install a mesh on a device for baking fish, a pizza stone, a smoking basket and other accessories.
Even such a large electric grill can be heated to a temperature of 240-260° - for this, an aluminum heat-reflecting screen is used, which at the same time guarantees that optimal conditions are maintained inside the grill itself. The heating temperature is adjustable, the cast iron grate is made of two sections for easy washing, porcelain coating is optimal for uniform heating of food.
The Weber G2400 is notable for the fact that the meat needs to be placed on the grill, and not on plates, as in other models, the fat drips off, and the steaks turn out excellent, with the right crust and aroma.
Grill BORK G802
The BORK G802 grill is distinguished from its “colleagues” by its built-in temperature probe: it is inserted into a still raw piece of meat, and the required temperature for frying it is determined automatically. The height of the upper working surface is adjustable; it can be lowered and raised, or simply folded back. Thus, the grill is suitable for frying sandwiches and burgers, and for barbecuing. Non-stick coated plates tilt to allow grease from the work area to drain into the drip pan. The LCD display displays the selected temperature (160-230°) and the selected program; the controls for setting both are mechanical.
The user can choose from 5 types of meat and 4 degrees of doneness. The heating element is powerful (2,400 W), so heating and the process itself occur quickly. It’s strange, but for such a price (almost 50,000 rubles) the menu at the grill is not Russified.
Grill Tefal Optigrill+ XL GC722D
The main feature of this grill is the visual adjustment of the degree of roasting of meat without opening the lid. The multi-colored tracking indicator is a circular display where the user can see at what stage of frying the meat is: a total of 6 degrees, from Rare to Well Done. The grill automatically determines the thickness of the piece and the time required for cooking; the temperature can also be adjusted without user intervention.
The working surface dimensions of this model are 40x20 cm, which in terms of steaks means 6-8 pieces at a time. To ensure that all the fat flows into the pan, the plates are installed at an angle of 7°. You can cook other dishes by choosing one of 9 preset modes: red meat, fish, poultry, sausages, sandwich, burgers, seafood, bacon, pork.
Grill Steba VG 500
The German manufacturer equipped its barbecue grill with two working surfaces at once, corrugated and flat (grids), each of which has dimensions of 23x34 cm and separate temperature settings (300° and 250°, respectively). Each panel has its own knob for adjusting the temperature. The body is made of stainless steel, so the grill looks very solid.
An important and well-thought-out point is the shelf directly above the panels inside the grill, on which you can put food that needs to be heated or simply brought to readiness. There is a thermometer on the top of the lid, which is convenient for monitoring the temperature. The grill itself is not very bulky (26x52x47.5 cm) and will easily fit in the kitchen while cooking.
Grill Philips HD6360/20
The Philips HD6360/20 tabletop grill features Taste Infusion technology: inside the device there is a spice container where you can put herbs or aromatic wood chips for smoking, and the cooked meat will be “smoky.” There is also a compartment for liquid flavorings, where wine or herbal infusions are poured. To save space, the frying plate is double-sided (smooth/corrugated): you can’t cook on both sides at the same time, but you can do it one at a time.
The glass lid gives the unit original look, but you can fry with the lid open. Another feature of the device is cooking dishes with hot steam: for this, a special container is filled with water. Of course, in this mode you can’t dream of a crispy crust, but the meat turns out softer. The grill has five modes, but only two are used for frying, the rest are needed for defrosting or heating food.
Grill Delonghi GGH 900
Delonghi GGH 900 can be used both for barbecuing and for making toast and hamburgers - the grill is universal. It comes with two flat plates and two grill plates measuring 23x29 cm; when open, you can install two plates at the same time, therefore, the working surface for barbecuing doubles.
All plates have a non-stick coating, meat does not stick to them, and fat flows into special trays, of which, by the way, there are two. The power of the device is 1,500 W, so it will fry meat a little slower than previous models, but at the same time as steak you can grill vegetables or brown bread.
Electric kebab maker Polaris PEG 0601
If your goal is barbecue at home and barbecue and steaks are out of the question, then you should pay attention to the electric barbecue maker. It costs much less than an electric grill and does not take up as much space in the kitchen. Model Polaris PEG 0601 is a vertical kebab maker with a heating element in the middle, very easy to use. The set includes 6 skewers, each with its own cup for draining fat. During the cooking process, the skewers rotate slowly and the meat is fried evenly. By the way, the distance between the skewers and the heating element is sufficient to thread large pieces of meat.
The handles do not heat up during the process - this is a plus. But there is no automatic shutdown, but frying meat does not take much time: a 1,000 W heating element will make a kebab in just half an hour.
Electric kebab maker REDMOND RBQ-0252
This model is distinguished from the previous one by the number of bowls under the skewers - there are 5 of them, and there are 6 skewers, so fat can sometimes get on the body. In general, almost everything is the same: a stainless steel heating element has a slightly lower power of 900 W, and the skewers rotate at a frequency of 2 rpm.
It is noteworthy that there is an aluminum reflector casing with a handle, which is placed over the entire structure - this way the meat cooks faster. If it tips over, it will automatically turn off. Of course, no matter how much you want, you cannot achieve the aroma of shish kebab that is cooked on the grill with an electric kebab maker, but it is quite possible to prepare a tasty and healthy dinner.
Multicooker Panasonic SR-TMX530
This multicooker can cook many dishes, from milk porridges to yoghurts, but we are interested in the “Steak” mode that it has. Unfortunately, the dimensions of the working surface of the multicooker are such that two decent-sized pieces of meat will not fit there at once; you will have to fry one at a time. There is also no tray for draining fat, so you should forget about healthy lifestyle for a while. But in the process, the fat does not fly away like from a frying pan, and, again, the Panasonic SR-TMX530 is also capable of preparing a large number of other dishes; the unit has 20 automatic programs for all occasions and any appetite.
If the automatic mode does not please you for some reason, and you decide to fry the steak manually, you can turn on the “Multi-cook” mode; manual temperature settings are available in it. But keep in mind, in 10 minutes (after reaching the operating temperature of 180°), the device makes a Well Done steak. If necessary, you can set the cooking time to at least 30 minutes, but is it necessary?
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Power |
Surface dimensions temperature range |
Peculiarities | Price |
| Weber Q2400 | 2,200 W |
Tray for collecting fat, cast iron grate with porcelain coating, temperature adjustment |
i 39 900 | |
| BORK G802 | 2,400 W | 160-230°C |
Built-in temperature probe, 5 automatic programs, fat collection tray, LCD display with backlight |
i 49 990 |
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Tefal Optigrill + XL GC722D |
2,000 W | 40x20 cm |
Removable plates, fat collection tray, 9 automatic programs, doneness indicator |
from i 24 990 |
| Steba V500 | 2,400 W |
2 work platforms, 2 trays for collecting fat, removable plates |
i 36,990 | |
| Philips HD6360/20 | 2,000 W | 70-230°C |
Temperature adjustment, fat collection tray, Taste Infusion technology, cooking with hot steam |
from i 11 528 |
| Delonghi GGH 900 | 1,500 W |
2 trays for collecting fat, cold hands, removable panels, 2 work surfaces |
from i 13 990 | |
| Polaris PEG 0601 | 1,000 W | - |
6 skewers, 6 grease trays |
i 4 290 |
| Redmond RBQ-0252 | 900 W | - |
6 skewers, 5 trays for collecting fat, auto shut-off, casing |
i 3 795 |
| Panasonic SR-TMX530 | 840 W | 180°C |
20 automatic programs, bowl volume 5 l, LCD display with backlight, non-stick coating |
from i 15 990 |