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Easy Grillin'
What's so great about a George Foreman Grill? Well if you enjoy good, healthy meals but couldn't be bothered about the slaving in the kitchen, then what you need to do is buy a cheap George Foreman Grill.
Here are some of the advantages of owning a George Foreman Grill:
-It's easy to cook with
-Drains fats from meats (makes meals healthier)
-Easy to clean
-You can use it in your college dorm
-Cooking times will be shorter since the food cooks on both sides at the same time (Most meals are cooked in less than 10 minutes)
George Foreman Dual Contact Grilling Times for VEGETABLES
ASPARAGUS
Marinate if desired. Grill for 2 - 4 minutes.
BELL PEPPERS
Halve peppers, remove seeds and membranes. Marinate if desired. Grill for 4 - 5 minutes.
EGGPLANT
Slice 1/2 to 1" thick. Grill for 4 - 5 minutes.
LEEKS
Rinse thoroughly and slice. Rinse again to remove any dirt of sand between layers and dry with paper towel. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes.
MUSHROOMS
Remove stems and grill whole, or slice 1/2" thick. Grill for 2 - 4 minutes.
NEW POTATOES
Scrub well and slice in half. You can precook these in the microwave for 3 - 4 minutes or in boiling salted water for 6 - 8 minutes. Grill for 5 - 6 minutes until browned and tender.
POTATO SLICES
Scrub well and slice 1/2" thick. You can precook these in the microwave for 3 - 4 minutes or in boiling salted water for 8 - 10 minutes. Grill for 7 - 10 minutes until browned and tender.
SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
Cut into 1/2 - 1" thick slices. Marinate if desired. Grill for 3 - 4 minutes.
TOMATOES
Cut into 1" thick slices. Grill for 1 - 2 minutes until tender.
Marinate if desired. Grill for 2 - 4 minutes.
BELL PEPPERS
Halve peppers, remove seeds and membranes. Marinate if desired. Grill for 4 - 5 minutes.
EGGPLANT
Slice 1/2 to 1" thick. Grill for 4 - 5 minutes.
LEEKS
Rinse thoroughly and slice. Rinse again to remove any dirt of sand between layers and dry with paper towel. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes.
MUSHROOMS
Remove stems and grill whole, or slice 1/2" thick. Grill for 2 - 4 minutes.
NEW POTATOES
Scrub well and slice in half. You can precook these in the microwave for 3 - 4 minutes or in boiling salted water for 6 - 8 minutes. Grill for 5 - 6 minutes until browned and tender.
POTATO SLICES
Scrub well and slice 1/2" thick. You can precook these in the microwave for 3 - 4 minutes or in boiling salted water for 8 - 10 minutes. Grill for 7 - 10 minutes until browned and tender.
SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
Cut into 1/2 - 1" thick slices. Marinate if desired. Grill for 3 - 4 minutes.
TOMATOES
Cut into 1" thick slices. Grill for 1 - 2 minutes until tender.
George Foreman Dual Contact Grilling Times for MEATS & SEAFOOD
BONELESS STEAKS
Marinate if desired. Steak should be 1/2 - 1%u2033 thick. Grill for 4 - 7 minutes for medium rare, 6 - 9 minutes for medium.
CHICKEN BREASTS
Use only boneless products. Chicken breasts can be cooked as is, or pounded for quicker cooking time. Grill until thoroughly done, about 4 - 6 minutes.
FISH FILLETS
Cook until fillets flake easily when tested with a fork. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes per 1/2" of thickness.
FISH STEAKS
Tuna, salmon, halibut, swordfish steaks should be 1/2 - 1" thick. Marinate before cooking if desired. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes for each 1/2" thickness.
GROUND BEEF PATTIES
Patties should be 1/2 - 3/4" thick. Grill until thoroughly cooked. Cook for 5 - 8 minutes.
HAM STEAK
Precooked ham steaks should be grilled until heated through, 3 - 5 minutes.
HOT DOGS AND SAUSAGES
For precooked products, cook until heated through, 2 - 3 minutes. For raw products, first precook in skillet until almost done, then finish cooking on grill 4 - 6 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
LAMB CHOPS
Chops should be boneless, 1/2 - 1" thick. Grill for 6 - 8 minutes.
PORK CHOPS
Use only boneless products, 1/2 - 3/4" thick. Grill until no longer pink in center, about 8 - 10 minutes.
PORK TENDERLOIN
Cut boneless tenderloin in half lengthwise. Cook for 6 - 9 minutes.
SHRIMP
Grill until shrimp turn pink and are springy to the touch. Cook for 2-1/2 - 4 minutes.
Marinate if desired. Steak should be 1/2 - 1%u2033 thick. Grill for 4 - 7 minutes for medium rare, 6 - 9 minutes for medium.
CHICKEN BREASTS
Use only boneless products. Chicken breasts can be cooked as is, or pounded for quicker cooking time. Grill until thoroughly done, about 4 - 6 minutes.
FISH FILLETS
Cook until fillets flake easily when tested with a fork. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes per 1/2" of thickness.
FISH STEAKS
Tuna, salmon, halibut, swordfish steaks should be 1/2 - 1" thick. Marinate before cooking if desired. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes for each 1/2" thickness.
GROUND BEEF PATTIES
Patties should be 1/2 - 3/4" thick. Grill until thoroughly cooked. Cook for 5 - 8 minutes.
HAM STEAK
Precooked ham steaks should be grilled until heated through, 3 - 5 minutes.
HOT DOGS AND SAUSAGES
For precooked products, cook until heated through, 2 - 3 minutes. For raw products, first precook in skillet until almost done, then finish cooking on grill 4 - 6 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
LAMB CHOPS
Chops should be boneless, 1/2 - 1" thick. Grill for 6 - 8 minutes.
PORK CHOPS
Use only boneless products, 1/2 - 3/4" thick. Grill until no longer pink in center, about 8 - 10 minutes.
PORK TENDERLOIN
Cut boneless tenderloin in half lengthwise. Cook for 6 - 9 minutes.
SHRIMP
Grill until shrimp turn pink and are springy to the touch. Cook for 2-1/2 - 4 minutes.
Get Your George Foreman Grill from any of the Amazon Links Below
Mexican Style Steak Salad
Great for summer!
FOR MORE GREAT GEORGE FOREMAN RECIPES, CHECK THIS BOOK OUT (amazon.com has the cheapest price - $13.57 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25- I've seen this same book at other sites at considerably higher prices):
Mexican Style Steak Salad
INGREDIENTS:
15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
10 oz. pkg. mixed salad greens
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1 lb. boneless sirloin steak
1 cup French salad dressing
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
PREPARATION:
In large bowl combine beans, salad greens, avocado, tomatoes, and cheese and toss to combine. Add salsa and toss to combine.
Brush steak with 2 Tbsp. French salad dressing and grill steak on George Foreman dual contact grill for 6-9 minutes until medium doneness.
Combine with vegetables and top with crushed tortilla chips.
Mexican Style Steak Salad
INGREDIENTS:
15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
10 oz. pkg. mixed salad greens
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1 lb. boneless sirloin steak
1 cup French salad dressing
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
PREPARATION:
In large bowl combine beans, salad greens, avocado, tomatoes, and cheese and toss to combine. Add salsa and toss to combine.
Brush steak with 2 Tbsp. French salad dressing and grill steak on George Foreman dual contact grill for 6-9 minutes until medium doneness.
Combine with vegetables and top with crushed tortilla chips.
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- rms rms Nov 11, 2007 @ 7:48 am
- Great recipe!
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- Meloramus Meloramus Nov 11, 2007 @ 7:03 am
- Some nice ideas here. Thanks for sharing them. 5*
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- brookehudson brookehudson Jul 4, 2007 @ 3:40 pm
- Great product. I could use this George Foreman grill for for healthy meals. 5 stars.
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- letevic letevic Jun 1, 2007 @ 2:21 am
- Hi The Healthy Lady! Thanks for signing my guestbook. I posted a yummy recipe for you below (scroll down)
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- The_Health_Lady The_Health_Lady May 26, 2007 @ 10:49 am
- I love the The George Foreman grill since it's great for dieters. Do you have any special recipes for the grill as I'd love to see them!
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