George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill with Stand, 15-Serving

We made the mistake of buying the newer version of this grill (GFO240S) at Walmart over Labor Day Weekend. We were intrigued by it, thought it came close to being a perfect grill after using it that weekend, but were upset by there being no place to put the lid when checking on the food, having to take the entire top part off to clean, and there being no vent hole in the top. So after our first use I decided to look on Amazon to see if they had other versions and surprisingly found this one. I couldn't believe there was a version that had the features we were looking for! Then I later discovered that the perfect version is the OLD version and the one we bought at Walmart was the NEW version. That was shocking. Why take a product whose features include a removable plate, lid vent hole, and way to hang the lid off the side so you can free up your hands to check the food, and then replace it with a bare bones model and call that one "NEW"? They are cutting corners. I immediately ordered the perfect old version, this one, then returned what we bought back to Walmart. When the GGR50B version arrived we cooked on it that night. What a difference! What perfection in a grill! My husband was so happy he said he was done with his old charcoal monstrosity, that he found the grill he has been looking for all of his life. We've spent so much money over the years on grills trying to find one he likes. Gas, charcoal, it didn't matter. We must have been the only people on the planet that never had a George Foreman grill before! Well, we like it soooooo much I thought I better research and make sure they are still making these for the day, years from now, when we might need a replacement. I went to the George Foreman website, this model is nowhere to be found. So, I decided to order another one on Amazon to keep in storage as a backup, because apparently they just don't make them like this anymore! We are still saving money buying two George Foreman GGR50B grills in one week, Amazon currently has a $10 off coupon making this $80. Two grills at $160 is still cheaper than the one crappy charcoal/gas grills we have been buying! That is how strongly we feel about this grill. The new version (GFO240S) we recommend you stay away from. It is okay, but if you can get this version, you would be far better off. Oh, and don't wait, because this version may not be around long if it is no longer available at the George Foreman website. This grill cooks evenly, has plenty of cooking space, is easy to clean, and doesn't have a large footprint. I built it, and shocked my husband by that fact when he came home. I am notorious for being afraid to try to put new things together and make him build everything. It was so easy to build, a clueless grill builder like me put it together in about two minutes! Oh and I never grill, but this grill is so easy to use that now I cook on it! Another miracle. On a side note, I rarely buy things without researching on Amazon. It was on a whim we tried the George Foreman grill from Walmart. This is a prime example of why I should never buy anything on a whim, continue to research via Amazon, and if they have the best price, buy from Amazon. I will be updating my review as time goes on, as long as this version is still available, to let you know how it holds up to almost daily use.

I love this grill! Because I live in a condo, I'm not permitted to have a gas or charcoal grill on my patio. There's a charcoal grill out in my courtyard and I've seen so many of my neighbors haul all of their supplies out to the grill: charcoal, lighter fluid, matches...then they've got to come back in and grab the food, the aluminum foil, seasonings, their tongs/spatula or whatever. It seemed like so much work to enjoy a summer cookout. So I started on a mission - to find a grill that I could enjoy on my own patio. I read other great reviews on this product and also thought it was very affordable. I decided to order and try it out. Once I finally got it unpacked (it was in a box inside a box inside a box) it was quick and easy to assemble - probably took me about 10 minutes. So far I've grilled chicken and steaks and hope to try hot dogs soon. I really love grilled foods because I can try different seasonings/sauces and make a healthy meal. Before I either had to broil (which can overcook steak in a heartbeat) or bake chicken which took forever. I prefer not to use a saute pan because then it takes up yet another burner on the stove. This grill is so easy - it heats up very quickly, I turn the food over once, and I've got a delicious piece of meat in less than 10 minutes. Because its outside on the patio, I don't have to turn the oven on and warm up my whole kitchen/condo. I actually look forward to grilling so I now cook at home more often than I eat out. Its so quick and simple to turn out a meal for one now, I've even lost a few pounds. Its also a cinch to clean. Once the grill cools off, I just take a damp papercloth and wipe down the surface. Because George Foreman makes such a quality non-stick surface, the BBQ sauce or marinade that I used comes right off. I'm even thinking that if I remove the grill from its stand, this would also be great to take on my camping trips (when I have campsites with electrical outlets). The only thing I wished is that it had an inter-changeble flat top grill so that I could cook up some bacon or pancakes or eggs. But maybe this option does exist (I haven't looked yet.)

First of all, I have to tell you that I love to grill. And not just meats. I often make up skewer of veggies, soak them in olive oil and spices and cook them on the grill. I also grill slices of eggplant and squash. For 25 years I lived in a private home, with a back yard and grilled often, even in the winter (I had to shovel snow off the grill). Now I live in a condo, which cannot legally allow gas grills on the balconies. At our prior condo residence, we owned a Charbroiled electric grill. It was such a piece of junk, I threw it out, rather than pay the expense of moving it. After living without a grill for a year, we decided to take a chance and buy another one. The Foreman had good reviews, but who knows? I should also say we tried a smaller Foreman in the apartment, but since the apartment filled up with cooking smoke, I tossed it in the garbage. The design of the Foreman Grill is different than the Charbroiled we had. The heating element is built into a telfon coated cast iron cooking surface. When the heating element heats up, the entire cast iron surface retains the heat. The Charbroiled had an electric heating element and a grill above it (like a gas grill). It just did not transfer enough heat and when you opened the lid, you lost so much heat, it took 10 minutes to heat up again. Also, there was something wrong with the Charbroil design, and the thermostat kept melting (yes melting). I replaced the heating element once and the thermostat 3 times in three years. I have had the Foreman for a month now, and used it about 10 times. It cooks evenly, retains heat, is predictable in the heat settings (I use 4/5 for most cooking), gives food the grill marks you like to see and taste, and seems to work well. There is no sign that the thermostat is melting. Installation was literally a snap, everything just fit together, no tools needed. My one complaint, is that the lid is not hinged, so you must find a place for it when you are fiddling with the food on the grill. I considered giving it a 4 for that reason, but overall, it does such a good job for so little money, I decided that the cost benefit ratio was high enough to give it a 5 star rating. Also, the size is moderate, but that is limited by the amount of energy you can get from a single electric outlet. I am also not wild about a telfon surface. The entire element lifts out after it has cooled and you can rinse it with soap and water (do not submerge, there is a heating element in it). Takes a little scrubbing. I am not a fan of teflon, and would have preferred a surface with cast iron that I could use a metal brush on. George, if you are listening, build me a little larger unit (remember I set the thermostat at 4/5, so there is some excess energy capacity), put a hinge on it, and I would buy the upgraded unit at twice the price.

Works very well. Surface is slick and cleans easily. Seems to cook a little slow.

This is perfect for my deck. I love the electric part because it makes spontaneous grilling easy. Cute with easy clean up. Hooray for me!

It's a great little grill. I love it, use it constantly, it does a great job cooking. I keep it on my apartment balcony (I'll bring it inside for winter). It's quiet and safe and really exceeded my initial expectations. Because it's electric, you do get extremely even cooking, and it's true that the non-stick surface is very effective. Makes nice grill marks on your food, if you're looking to impress. Temp control is very responsive. Preheats in minutes. Surprisingly ample grilling space. Downsides: because you can't get the flame crisp finish you can get with a true flame BBQ, you do end up with this weird blackened stuff that flakes off of steaks, I notice. This didn't happen in the beginning, and has only begun occurring now that I've been using it for several months through the summer. I think it's related to my second point here, which is that it's a pain in the patoot to clean once you've been using it for a while. Yes, it's easy at first to kind of wipe it clean with a cloth or even a paper towel. But eventually, you're gonna have to really give it a good clean to get rid of the stuff that builds up on it over time. I tried a grooved plastic spatula that was supposedly made for it. That does okay, but not great. The problem is that you can't remove the non-stick grill plate without dismantling the whole grill. Even then, the receptacle for the electric heat prong is still attached. Also, that grill plate is one piece - great for cooking, but not so hot for fitting it into your sink. It makes cleaning a real challenge. I've ruined a couple of good non-abrasive scrubbies trying, but it's never really completely clean. I think that's were the black flaky stuff is coming from on my steaks. One last caveat is that, because the grill plate is one piece, you only get one grilling temperature at a time. That prevents you from doing any kind of indirect grilling. Maybe they'll add this feature to a future model. The challenge to that would be the need for two separate heating prongs - so two power outlets, as well. >shrugs< I'd definitely buy it again, and recommend it to apartment dwellers and indoor grillers without hesitation -- but I did do a bit of research first, and everything out there tells you it cleans like magic. It doesn't. Edit: Poor design of the handles can cause serious burns. Last night, I'd just grilled a steak when the weather got really ugly - Midwest sudden sideways rain and wind tornado warning kind of ugly. I decided to take the grill inside, so I grabbed it by the handles and lifted it over the threshold of my sliding doors. Not only did the base fall off mid-move, which was dangerous enough, but I got the schlitz burnt out of my first three fingers. This is because the receptacle for the heating rod is build into the underside of one of the handles without a heat shield! That's unbelievably poor design in my opinion. I've done a lot of professional design work that involves cooktops and ovens in the past. That's just stupid. I felt my fingertips blister before I could even put the grill down. So, yeah. Watch out for that. Pardon my muppet face in the background of the pic. 8-)~

The George Foreman Silver 12+ Servings Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill has become an essential part of my daily cooking routine, both inside and outside the house. I use it for grilling burgers, steaks, chicken, and so much more. The versatility of this grill is outstanding. Whether I'm cooking for a small family dinner or hosting a backyard barbecue for a crowd, it never disappoints. The generous cooking space of up to 15 servings is a game-changer, making it easy to prepare large meals without any fuss. The convenience of being able to use it indoors or outdoors is a huge plus. I don't have to worry about the weather or the time of day – I can enjoy perfectly grilled food year-round. The adjustable temperature control allows for precise cooking, ensuring that everything comes out just the way I like it. Cleaning is a breeze, thanks to the removable grill plate, and it's a real time-saver in my busy schedule. The non-stick surface makes cooking and cleaning up a joy, and I love that I can spend more time savoring my delicious grilled meals and less time scrubbing. The George Foreman Electric Grill is not just a kitchen appliance; it's become an integral part of my culinary experience. It consistently delivers mouthwatering results, making every meal a true delight. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys grilling and wants a versatile, hassle-free, and high-quality grilling solution. It's a fantastic addition to any home, and it's earned its place in my daily cooking routine.

This is my first time to purchase and use my own barbecue grill. We just moved to a house with a big sunny patio that was just screaming for a barbecue. I read lots about different kinds of grills on amazon and other web sites, especially customer reviews. I had decided on the Weber gold grill, since that seemed to be the all-time favorite. I had concerns about the environmental and health effects of the smoke/pollution caused by traditional grilling, but I thought it was one of those things I'd simply have to deal with, if I wanted to cook tasty food on our wonderful sunny patio. I don't know why I didn't buy that charcoal grill; I had it in my shopping cart at amazon for like a week. I guess I was still worried about the environmental thing. I went back to looking up electric grills, and as before, I noticed most of the reviews were pretty wishy washy. Then, all of a sudden I noticed all of the excellent reviews for this George Foreman grill. Some of the people said the food tastes just as good; some said they actually PREFERRED this to the charcoal grill, and some of them said you can grill outdoors without all of the hassle and mess of charcoal. Oh, I hadn't thought of that particular advantage! I'd love to have less clean-up to do. Another thing: I don't know much about making a fire and cooking with it (this was something I figured I'd learn, trial by fire, as they say, once I got my charcoal grill). So ... even though I had planned on learning it, I do have lots of other things to do in life, and if there was a way for me to get the effect I wanted (outdoor cooking), without having to learn how to deal with charcoal, etc, well, all the better. And, the Weber grill was like 50% more expensive than the George Foreman. So I decided, why don't I just buy the George Foreman, and if I don't like it, I can always buy a charcoal grill later. In fact, I figured I was going to need at least 2 grills when I throw a backyard party, so why not just start with the cheaper, easier solution and see how it goes. So I got the George Foreman, and it has been a big hit! When the food is cooking, it smells so good! Smells like a real barbecue to me, even though there's no charcoal smoke. I'm vegetarian, so we've only cooked veggie stuff on the grill ... apple-sage artisan veggie sausage links, tofurkey dogs, asparagus, eggplant, veggie skewers (onions, yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, red peppers, whole garlic cloves), and buns. We tried roasting corn on the cob directly on the grill as shown in the picture, but it got too dry. So we wrapped the corn in aluminum foil, and it comes out so juicy! Yum! Everything else we've tried comes out perfect, directly on the grill. We use the grill on the highest temperature setting "5," and pretty much keep the lid closed the whole time. This electric grill makes so much sense. We have outdoor electrical outlets in the back of the house ... why go to all the trouble to make a fire with charcoal when we can get the job done with electricity! I think it will work out awesome if we just get a couple more before our big housewarming party. My boyfriend says people will complain that it's not authentic, if we don't have a charcoal grill. But the thing is: the food is delicious, it's easier to clean up (in fact, REALLY EASY!), it's better for the environment, it's healthier for us (cleaner air to breathe, and less risk of burns or starting a fire, esp. when children are around), and the real fun is being outdoors in the sun, smelling the food cook, and enjoying each juicy morsel hot off the grill, which is definitely what you get with the George Foreman. So if people think I'm wimpy/selling out, well, that's their problem. The same people who can't see how sensible this is, surely think I'm wimpy for being vegetarian. So who cares what they think! I love the grill, and I think most people who try the food cooked on it will love it, too.

Excellent. Easy. Cooks to Perfection! This machine has seriously made our lives so much easier. We had a small BBQ the same size as this machine and we hated the clean up and how long it took to get things cooked. This made the cook time reduce incredibly and the clean up is easy. The grill racks are so easy to clean that you literally only need a wet towel to wipe it down. it's great! We would definitely recommend it to anyone! Plus you can use it inside as theres barely any smoke that comes out of it!

One of the best barbeque I have seen

We live in an apartment and are not permitted to use a gas grill on our balcony, this will be a great alternative.

It came as a different village that I wasn’t aware if so when I plugged it in it fused and couldn’t be used again .

Mejor que las parrillas de gas menos problemática y buen asado