Hamilton Beach 25300 Meal Maker Express Indoor Extra Large Contact Grill

by Hamilton Beach

Product Features

• 16 by 9-1/2 by 6 inches; stores upright
• Grills closes for quick, two-sided cooking or opens to double grill space
• Heavy, nonstick top and bottom grills
• Healthful cooking method, as fat drips into removable tray
• Timer automatically shuts off grill after cooking

Product Details

Product Manual [365kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 9.5 x 5 inches ; 11 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SPE1
• Item model number: 25300
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,529 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Preheat this electric grill for 5 minutes, and it will cook steaks in about 5 minutes--both sides at once because the lid is fitted with a 12-by-6-inch nonstick grill just like the bottom. Burgers, chicken breasts, and fish cook about as quickly, while pork chops require 10 minutes. That's with the lid closed. But the lid also opens flat to double the grill surface--in case company shows up ravenous for corn, onions, tomatoes, and other foods imbued with that distinctive caramelized flavor that only comes from cooking on a grill. Cooking on this grill is healthful, too, as fat drips from foods into the grill's channels and runs off into a removable tray. The on/off knob is also a timer. Set it and it will shut off automatically when the time elapses. Cleanup requires no more than a sudsy sponge on both the grills and the hard-plastic exterior. Overall, the grill measures 16 by 9-1/2 by 6 inches and stores upright. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Meal Maker!, July 11, 2000

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Susannah Lung (Elk Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hamilton Beach 25300 Meal Maker Express Indoor Extra Large Contact Grill (Kitchen)

I borrowed my son's grill and tried it out twice the first day. It made great grilled-cheese sandwiches and terrific chicken breasts for grilled chicken salad. They both tasted yummy. I can relate to my son's friend who uses one and says he doesn't burn food any more. The timer makes it so simple and I don't have to hover in order to turn the food. It's amazing how much fat is collected. Cleanup is a breeze and storage is simple. Now I need to buy my own!

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great on Safety, November 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hamilton Beach 25300 Meal Maker Express Indoor Extra Large Contact Grill (Kitchen)

This grill is great in so many ways! It takes up very little counter space & the tray for fat and grease collection is attached to the grill, not like my friend's George Foreman (it just lies on the counter underneath the grill...just waiting to be knocked over). This is a HUGE saftey issue for anyone with kids or who is just clumsy in the kitchen (like me). The timer is wonderful because you don't have to watch the food while it is cooking and it provides cooking times for several different meats. I got mine as a house warming present & it has been used every week for the last 2 years!

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious dinner in minutes!, June 12, 2000

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"mnicholas656" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hamilton Beach 25300 Meal Maker Express Indoor Extra Large Contact Grill (Kitchen)

I bought this grill at a store (paid too much) and am now buying one for my brother on amazon.com. The grill is fantastic---it cooks food quickly and leaves it moist and delicous. The ribbed top lets the fat run off so that your meal is much healthier too.