"Brettster" > wrote:
> I bought this small outdoor grill at World Market:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2ypno9
>
> Problem: I am TOTALLY USELESS at grilling.
>
> I will accept absolutely any advice about grilling burgers and steaks
> on this thing. I am waiting until the initial flames die down and the
> coals are covered in white ash. The coals are pretty close to the
> grill, so I thought it would be hot enough. But the meat is coming out
> flavorless. Optimally, I would like the meat to be blackened on the
> outside and medium-rare / pink in the middle. And flavorful! I am not
> having any luck in achieving this effect (or any effect). What is the
> best type of ground meat to use? Should I cook with the cover on? Do I
> need to season and/or marinate the meat?
>
> Please help. I am desperate.

Brett, welcome to the zoo! Salt, pepper and garlic is good, plus some
minced onion in the burgers, if you like. For ground meat, fattier is mo'
betta. IMHO. Check out http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/ and for coals/lump
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag. Good luck, have fun, report
back.

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