Product review: E-Beefer XL top-heat grill
Double e-power
Review by Elmar Fetscher
Is the cooking chamber of your overhead grill too small for preparing a tomahawk steak? The E-BEEFER XL from the cult brand BEEFER offers the solution. FIRE&FOOD took a closer look at this electric powerhouse and tested the performance of its two infrared burners.
Data and assembly
The E-BEEFER XL is ready to use immediately. No assembly is required. At 25.5 kg, the Beefer is not exactly lightweight. Its dimensions also significantly exceed those of typical overhead grills – 60 cm wide, 45 cm high, and 40 cm deep. As expected from the manufacturer, everything is made of stainless steel. A standard 220-volt connection is all that's needed for operation. The E-Beefer XL is even suitable for indoor use and is GS-certified.
Operational
The two infrared burners can be controlled independently. This offers the advantage of being able to work with different temperatures: a high temperature of 800°C for searing and a lower temperature for sizzling. For a really large steak, both burners can be set to the same temperature; for smaller steaks, two or three can be cooked simultaneously. The 32 x 35 cm grilling surface provides plenty of space. The continuously adjustable height of the grill grate makes it easy to find the perfect position under the two burners.
1. The two infrared burners have a power output of 3.2 kW.
2. Both burners can be easily and independently controlled.
3. The grate can be pushed right up to the bottom of the burners.
4. The stable height adjustment can also support heavy steaks.
5. The height adjustment is freely adjustable.
6. Cleanly finished edges, stable feet.
7. Despite high indoor temperatures, the exterior surfaces remain warm to the touch.
Conclusion:
The two burners are a technical marvel, generating 800°C with only 220V and a power output of 3.2 kW. The shielding of the intense heat within the cooking chamber is also perfectly designed; even during extended use, the outer surface of the housing remains pleasantly warm to the touch. For indoor use, a good extractor hood is naturally advantageous. The enlarged grilling surface allows for the convenient use of trays and small pots for browning and gratinating. FIRE&FOOD therefore gives the E-BEEFER XL overhead grill a clear recommendation for its technical performance, material quality, and design.
The price is €1499 (RRP). The E-Beefer XL is available HERE in our shop. More information is also available at: www.beefer.com
