GASPRO1500℉ Professional Propane Infrared Steak Grill, Quick Cooking Portable Steak Broiler for Meat, Seafood, Veggies and More, Stainless Steel

Like many others, I had been craving the idea of making restaurant quality steak at home, but professional steak machines up until now had been prohibitively expensive, starting in the $800 range and going up. So it was a surprise to me to see that specialized steak grills made in China are now down in price so that you don't need to be upper middle class or better to have a good steak cooker. This GasPro Grill works great, it's easy to assemble, and it does exactly what they say it will.It arrived in a large cardboard box. Opening tip: open the top of the box, take out the instruction book on top, then with the flaps open, tip the box carefully until the box is upside down, then simply lift the outer box off. The contents will come right out and it will be easy going from there. Photo of open box was uploaded.Assembly took about 10 minutes (the manual claims 5 mins). Assembly consists of attaching rubber feet onto the bottom of the unit, attaching the regulator/flame unit (4 screws), and a knob. You'll also need an AA battery (not included) for the igniter. I happened to have a cable which allowed me to connect to a standard propane tank, otherwise, you'll either have to buy the cable or settle for those disposable propane bottles used for camping. Assembled, the unit is about 17" tall from the top of the gas flow knob to the bottom of the rubber feet. See the photo of the unit I uploaded with the yardstick.Cooking is super easy. Start the grill and let it heat up for five minutes. It heats up very quickly, well over 500 degrees according to my infrared thermometer which tops out at 500. Even the bottom level is over 200 degrees. The actual ceramic is smaller than the grate. You'll get the most heat towards the back of the unit and not as much in the front quarter of the unit, just because the ceramic is the size it is. Basically, there's enough room in the unit to cook two small filet mignons or one New York strip steak at a time. See the uploaded photos showing two typical uncooked New York steaks against the size of the grate.The manual suggest cooking on high for no more than a minute and 15 seconds. I presume that's the top rack and highest heat, since it suggests that steak be 20mm (a little less than an inch) from the ceramic element. However, this thing heats up like it's the surface of the Sun, so I would only do that if you like RARE steak with a decent char on the outside and red on the inside. The dust cover door must remain open during operation. Tip: put a tray outside the opening to catch any dripping from the steak when you pull it out to flip the steak over.My suggestion to start out: Cook on the third rack from the top, highest heat, for about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes per side. That should deliver a medium rare steak (see my photo of a typical store-bought New York steak cooked at that setting) with a decent crust on the outside.It may take some experimentation to figure out the right rack and timing to suit your personal tastes.I rate this as 5 stars, with the caveat that the longevity of the grill is hard to evaluate. It seems pretty sturdy and has worked well the two times I've used it now. Included in the box beside the grill are some handy racks, a drip tray, a handle for taking the racks out of the grill (or putting them back into it) and two oven mittens.Oh, and as for cleanup, get some steel wool pads. It'll help to get off any burned stuff off the racks or drip tray.

I was so excited to get my "new" "Amazon Choice" grill today! It delivered quickly so I was sure to not be disappointed! Yeah! I giddily open the box envisioning grilling a perfect filet tonight I noticed the unusual amount of packing tape on the box, but unwilling to entertain any other option than the movie in my head. I triumphantly pulled it out of the box, removed the plastic bag and the door fell off to one side, not being attached on one lower corner, see picture. This allowed me to see the interior of the grill, the grease covered interior and grilling plate, see pictures. This led me to more closely look at the exterior, see pictures which is also grease covered. On repacking I was able to learn the name and address of the man that had previously returned it, after using it for a bit, nice. I am defeated. This is the third grill of this style I had ordered from Amazon, The previous two were not this model or brand and were returned due to not coming with the hose and regulator as stated in the listing. I will now go to Cabellas or some other such retailer and spend a little more but be assured of getting g a new, complete machine. Hangs head and walks away.

Best overall unit sold on Amazon, for all you grilling warriors like myself that want to have that best crisp on there steak, exactly like your favorite high end steak restaurants. These little grills are prefect for one steak at time .The door keeps the high heat in and we almost always want the steak as close to top rack as possible to get the crisp needed. Just add course salt and steak in the picture is about 4 minutes per side for medium as shown.Tips and Tricks:Never touch unit after lite without gloves. they give you awesome pair of gloves included and cool tool to adjust the shelves. less things to go wrong trust me with the manual approach.This unit accepts a camping bottle of gas sold at most grocery stores.*When lighting this unit instruction say to push knob to hear clicking for the ignitor to light fame but you need push little extra down on the ignitor this engages the process of lighting and start at low and this adds extra gas to light the unit. I am sure most people realize this.*Pushing down harder when lighting grill you hear the gas flowing then your fame starts then you slowly turn to low to higher.You be a hero next time you cooking steaks. Save you money don't buy expensive name brand they are all gonna break and get mess up sooner or later we are cooking @ 1500 plus degrees :) .Buying this unit gets the job done correctly with the easiest possible way to having a professional cooked steakClean it after you done using it will make it last longerSteel wool and soap waters in you kitchen sink don't touch the infrared grill on top ever. Check the screws on the door and around the unit after you clean it. I have use this machine hard and its still working as I write this review I buying a 2nd unit in fear they will sell out at this price point. Gregory MiamiUPDATE 1 yearOne year later can’t be happier bought a new one so I can handle my bigger home events. There are slight difference on the newer model. cosmetic only. Let’s get ready for 4th of July. best oven gloves ever glad have new pair mits. I wish they kept them same as prior model as it’s much cooler look. Either way happy.