George Foreman GR55 Five Star Grill

by George Foreman

Product Features

• Knock out grill/steamer/wok for roasting, barbecuing, grilling, and frying
• Multiple cooking attachments
• Patented grill grooves let oil run off while food is cooking
• 24-1/2 inches long, by 12-3/4 inches wide, by 15-3/4 inches high
• Base is dishwasher safe; wash other pieces by hand

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 26 x 18 x 14 inches ; 18.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004YUIC
• Item model number: GR55
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,005 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Calling this cooking machine a grill is misleading, because it can do almost everything except bake a cake. Depending on the attachments used (and the way they're attached), it transforms from a grill to a steamer-infuser to a roaster to a wok. Great for a beach cabin, a condo, or a small household, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination--think steamed tamales, toasted corn on the cob, fried rice, scrambled eggs, barbecued ribs, or self-basted leg of lamb surrounded by roasted potatoes, peppers, and other vegetables. Included are a high-dome vented lid, a 10-1/2-by-15-1/2-inch reversible trench, a 6-1/2-by-10-1/2-inch reversible slotted trench, and a 10-by-11-inch steam rack. The hefty trenches mount securely on the plastic base, whether in the upright or reversed position (although heat controlling is awkward when trenches are flipped over). The steam rack fits nicely level within the trench slots. The unit heats quickly within a range of 125 to 450 degrees F, and maintains an even temperature. The lid has a wide, easy-grip handle that stays cool when the lid is not. Except for the heat probe, each piece is fully immersible, and the base is dishwasher-safe. --Carol Gnojewski

Product Description

George Foreman GR55 5-Grill - All new cooking machine from eSalton / George Forma can do almost everything except bake a cake. Depending on the attachments used (and the way they're attached), it transforms from a grill to a steamer-infuser to a roaster to a wok. Great for a beach cabin, a condo, or a small household, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination--think steamed tamales, toasted corn on the cob, fried rice, scrambled eggs, barbecued ribs, or self-basted leg of lamb surrounded by roasted potatoes, peppers, and other vegetables.  The lid has a wide, easy-grip handle that stays cool even when the lid is not. Except for the heat probe, each piece is fully immersible, and the base is dishwasher-safe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift the Entire Family Enjoys!, January 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: George Foreman GR55 Five Star Grill (Kitchen)

I purchased the 5 Star grill as a Christmas present for my husband. He had admired the "other" grills, but once I discovered this one at Amazon, I knew I had to try it. We have used it on numerous occasions since Christmas and have been more than satisfied. We thought at his first attempt at chicken he was preparing too much. It was so delicious we didn't even have leftovers! Only one problem. Wish more recipes came with it. That would give a better indication as to time to allow to cook something.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile kitchen addition, December 4, 2002

By 

Jim Krupnik "jkrupnik" (Watchung, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: George Foreman GR55 Five Star Grill (Kitchen)

Having enjoyed the classic "lean mean grilling machines" to prepare burgers and chops for a few years,I was curious to see if the new 5 Star grill would help in my new (and very small) kitchen environment. The verdict? It's fabulous! Having very good temp control (to 450 degrees), 4 distinct direct grilling surfaces, steaming, woking, and roasting capability, this gem will get lots of use in an active kitchen. Cook burgers and steak for 6 without touching the grease pan. Clean up is quick and easy. It is not for a couch bound chef, as you do have to turn your burgers, steaks, etc., as with any true grill, and the results are great. It really is one of the few products that will work with your imagination. The only minor negative is that the manual is short and to the point. It tells how and why, offers a few good suggestions, and you are on your own. Lastly, I think that the person who wrote that the grill had a hard time cooking a steak misunderstood, and tried to grill the steak on the steaming rack included in the package. My first steak was well striped, and grilled to perfection.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Versatile, July 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: George Foreman GR55 Five Star Grill (Kitchen)

After a lot of looking around in the various department stores and net I could not find anything as versatile. The price was also impressive as compared to what's out there. Steamed vegetables came out great. Excellent for sausages and fried eggs. I still have a lot of experimenting to do but so far I am happy with my purchase. One negative comment, not as easy as a frying pan to clean. I hear that this is the case with all these types of electric cookers so it does not reflect a deficiency on this product alone.