Best outdoor electric grills according to redditors

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FUCK overpriced bullshit "steakhouses." They serve CRAP steaks, and charge WAY too much for it.
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So in the same vein as the "do it yourself sangria" here's what you need to do:

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1. Get a grill -- not a gurl -- a G-R-I-L-L.
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And NOT one of those HUGE mofos -- you're not some dipshit (in debt up to his eyeballs) Stanley Johnson trying to impress the block party, or hide behind and apron grilling burgers & hotdogs for a some stupid kid's birthday party -- you're a MAN, who wants to grill a STEAK (just one) for himself.

Ergo you don't even need a grill that has "legs" -- just go get some cheapy little portable tabletop grill -- they make charcoal ones, and propane gas models, and various little electric ones -- buy one in the springtime or early summer at some Walmart or Target or HomeDepot and you can probably pick it up for $20. (Especially around memorial day, father's day, fouth of july, etc).

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Personally I prefer the electric (I have a "hibachi" style they no longer make but they are ALL just an electric heater element under a metal grill) -- YES charcoal can give you a better taste (especially with Mesquite), but it's too much of a royal pain in the ass to prep & heat up & then afterward wait for the coals to burn out, the unit to cool down & clean up after... for ONE steak. Electric is quick, clean & simple. Some people like the "gas" ones so whatever (though to my mind, BLECH!)

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2. Get to know your local BUTCHER shop -- or at least some grocery store with a decent "meat counter" -- learn when the "specials/sales" are on.
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Then, for the SAME price (or less) as you're likely to have paid for just ONE steak at the steakhouse (much less a steak AND a picther of Sangria or beer or whatever) -- you're going to be able to buy a COUPLE (2 or 3 or 4) of the BEST, nicest marbeled Ribeye, or NY Sirloin Strip, or Porterhouse, or T-Bone or whatever your favorite "cut" is.

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Bring those suckers home, and learn how to cook them the way YOU like -- generally a good cut of steak won't need much of ANYTHING (little seasoning salt & that's about it) -- but if you want to try marinades, or whatever, go right ahead (remember you're getting MULTIPLE steak dinners here for what you USED to pay for just ONE). Typically all you need to do is preheat the grill for a minute or two (electric here) toss the steak on for about 4 to 10 minutes on the first side, flip and another 3 to 9 minutes on the reverse (how long depends on the thickness of the meat & how "done" you want it short for thin and/or "rare" steaks, longer for thicker or "well done".)

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3. The REST of the meal is even easier. And just as cheap.
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Buy a bag (3lbs, 5lbs, 10lbs) of Idaho or other raw potatoes. Baked potatoes are EASY, just ~4 to 5 minutes in a typical microwave (add some butter, or sour cream and you're good to go); Texas Toast can be bought from a freezer section, or you can just make regular toast in a toaster & slab some butter on it (toss it on the grill for 15 to 30 seconds after the steak is done {and set aside to "rest" for a minute, foil wrap to keep warm}.

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Hell, you can even add other things -- yams or sweet potatoes instead of baked (make same way) or short "corn on the cob," etc -- all equally cheap, easy to make (grill, oven or microwave) and things that can store in the fridge/freezer (either uncooked OR as leftovers to reheat).

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4. ENJOY YOUR "REWARD" MEALS, minus the bullshit.
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Yeah it takes a bit of "Planning" but since you're doing this as a personal motivational "REWARD" -- well, it sounds like a bit of both anticipation and maybe even some "Ritual" wouldn't be out of order -- in fact it's probably going to make your mouth water,* and make those steaks taste even BETTER, it's called:

A-N-T-I-C-I-P-A-T-I-O-N
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^* ^Dammit, ^now ^I ^want ^a ^steak... ^again ^...tonight!

Poe had his biannual checkup today. He needed an ear cleaning, but is otherwise in excellent health despite being anxious, and he enjoyed his post-vet visit tuna.

And we got this grill. Our HOA is pretty chill on what kind of grill you can have, but I hate messing with gas and charcoal and this one received top ratings. I have a flank steak marinating so we'll see how it turns out.

http://www.amazon.com/Meco-Portable-Utility-Tabletop-Electric/dp/B0007XXNRM

you could cook with an electric stove with a wok. (won't be exactly the same) but... it will work. they even have electric woks, like electric skillets.

this seems to have a pretty good rating

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-5900-1500-Watt-Stainless-Steel-Electric/dp/B0017UTSLY/

We had one of these grills like this for years, because we too lived in apartment complexes that wouldn't allow a grill with an open flame or charcoal on the balconies. so We did Not ask... we just got one and grilled on it. it works pretty good. takes a little bit longer than gas or charcoal but still works well. But ours were not infrared like this one

https://www.amazon.com/Char-Broil-17602048-Infrared-Bistro-Electric/dp/B01IF1HHME/

now this one looks pretty good too

https://www.amazon.com/Giantex-Electric-Non-Stick-Temperature-Setting/dp/B079GTJT9F/

and let me recommend this to help clean up these are Wonderful!!

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Electric-Grill-Panini/dp/B004ZLAGLS/

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If you find you have to go with a totally indoor type. the Cuisinart griddler five is GREAT! Watch for sales sometimes you can get them for 60 dollars. they are a grill, griddle, and you can get waffle plates for them. the plates go right into the dish washer and it is very easy to clean up.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-5B-Electric-griddler/dp/B0778XLPB7/

If you go with this I suggest you get one of these to help cooking along a bit faster if you are using it for thick meats like steak or a thick chicken breast etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CMD-108-Melting-Dome-9/dp/B00T06WEZY/

Maybe try this?

Why is it dumb? I have been working in product development for two years, and I'm genuinely curious. I've seen some pretty dumb things at the International Housewares Show the past two years. Examples include:

• A grill cleaning robot
  
• wifi egg tracker
  
  

Buy an electric grill. I have this one in my condo