> wrote:
>
>I want to grill my own steaks. At home. On a table. That's all!
>
>But electric doesn't seem to really do the job, on account of the low
>temperatures.

Any electric element that can glow red is doing well
in excess of 1000 degrees.

Get a cast-iron grill pan, preheat it well, and start
the steak from room temperature.

After a few steaks you'll have adjusted the times
and temperatures to your liking.

--Blair