Upgrade Your Grill: Why Infrared Isn’t Enough

Introduction

For many backyard chefs, grilling with a traditional Charbroil infrared grill grate seems like the pinnacle of outdoor cooking. But once you've tried to cook foods like bacon, eggs, hash browns, rice, or even delicate vegetables, the limitations become obvious. These types of foods either slip through the grate, burn easily, or cook unevenly. With just a grill grate, you're restricted to only the thicker, sturdier meats and veggies — everything else is simply off the menu.

That’s where the Arteflame insert changes the game. By combining a precision-engineered griddle with your existing Charbroil grill grate setup, the Arteflame insert gives you the best of both worlds. Now you can sear steaks and scramble eggs on the same surface — bringing new capabilities, more flavor options, and completely revitalizing your existing grill.

Why Griddles Matter

Most traditional grills — including those with infrared technology — are designed solely around the grill grate. While excellent for cooking steaks, burgers, and skewers, they’re incredibly limited when it comes to food variety. If you’ve ever tried making a breakfast spread or sautéing vegetables, you already know how frustrating it is when half your meal falls through the cracks — literally.

Integrating a griddle with your grill, like the Arteflame insert provides, removes that limitation entirely. It opens up endless creativity and flavors that were simply impossible to achieve before.

More Food Versatility

A griddle transforms your grill into a full-suite outdoor kitchen. Suddenly, you can cook:

• Bacon – no flare-ups, evenly crisped
• Hash browns – perfectly golden and crunchy
• Eggs – sunny side up or scrambled, no spills
• Stir-fry and rice dishes – without falling through grates
• Pancakes, crepes, and quesadillas – breakfast, lunch, or dinner
• Delicate seafood like scallops and shrimp – seared without sticking
• Grilled cheese sandwiches, smash burgers, and even tacos

This means you’re not just grilling — you’re cooking complete meals outdoors, any time of day.

Enhanced Heat Management

Arteflame inserts are crafted from solid US steel, which delivers even heat distribution across the entire surface. Unlike grill grates that rely on direct flame contact, a griddle surface collects and distributes heat consistently — eliminating hot spots and undercooked zones.

You get:

• More control over cooking zones
• Ability to cook slow or fast on the same surface
• Retention of natural juices and flavors in foods

This means no more guesswork. Your burgers sear just right, your eggs never stick, and your steak crusts without being torched inside.

Cleaner, Safer Cooking

One of the often-overlooked benefits of switching to a griddle surface is cleanliness. With a flat surface, there’s no dripping onto burners, no flare-ups, and far fewer greasy messes in your grill’s internals.

• Fewer flare-ups from dripping fat or sauces
• Much easier to scrape and clean after use
• Better food safety — no contact with dirty grill crevices
• Less smoke and burnt residue buildup

If you value clean cooking and hassle-free maintenance, a griddle surface is a must-have addition to your toolkit.

Extended Grill Life

Arteflame inserts are specifically designed to complement and upgrade your existing Charbroil infrared grill without replacing it. This not only saves you money but extends the life of your grill investment.

• No need to buy a new flat-top grill
• Quick and easy to install/removal
• Protects your original grate from wear

In just minutes, you’ve taken your basic infrared grill and turned it into an ultra-versatile cooking machine.

Designed for the Serious Griller

Arteflame doesn’t just sell cooking surfaces. They provide precision-engineered, 100% USA-made grill inserts designed to meet the highest food safety and hygiene standards. Unlike generic cast iron accessories, which are brittle and break over time, Arteflame uses solid carbon steel — built to perform under pressure and last a lifetime.

Whether you're grilling for the family or hosting your neighborhood block party, reliability matters. And Arteflame brings it in spades.

Conclusion

If you’re tired of being boxed in by your Charbroil's grill grate limitations, now is the time to elevate your cooking game. The Arteflame insert gives you the best of both worlds — the open-fire flavor of grilling and the full-surface function of a professional flat-top griddle. Cooking bacon, rice, hash browns, even eggs becomes second nature.

Made entirely in the USA, Arteflame inserts follow strict hygiene standards and are crafted from 100% US carbon steel — far more durable than cast iron, which is prone to cracking and flaking over time. With an Arteflame insert, you get American craftsmanship that lasts a lifetime and a grill that finally lives up to its potential.