Quickly thaw ground beef with this easy method! No microwaving, and ready to cook in about 20 minutes. Show
We’ve all been there – it’s dinnertime but you forgot to take the meat out of the freezer and your kids are begging for tacos. Never fear – I’m going to show you how to freeze and then quickly thaw ground beef – in under 20 minutes – with no microwaving! How to Thaw Ground Beef Without MicrowavingOne of the easiest and most cost effective proteins to cook with is ground beef. It’s budget friendly, freezes well whether it’s cooked or uncooked, and it cooks quickly. Some of my favorite meals are made with ground beef, like Sheet Pan Meatloaf and Potatoes, Ground Beef Enchiladas, Ground Beef Tacos and Tamale Pie. But I don’t always plan ahead, as much as I wish I was one of those people. Read on to learn how to thaw ground beef quickly, no microwave required. I like to buy the bulk size packages of ground beef at Costco. For our family of five, we need about 1 1/2-2 pounds of ground beef for a meal. I used to just cut the package into equal parts and wrap and freeze it in a big chunk. But it would take FOREVER to thaw, and forget it if you just decided on the way home that you were making tacos. There was just no time to thaw the meat and I hate thawing in the microwave. So I started freezing my ground meat a little differently, and it’s made things much easier come dinnertime.
What is the best way to thaw ground beef?The best way to thaw ground beef is to place it in the fridge overnight. Sometimes you just don’t have the time, so you need a quicker method. Thawing in a bowl of water or under running water is a great alternative. Is it safe to refreeze thawed ground beef?If you thawed your meat in the fridge, you can absolutely refreeze it. It’s only considered safe if the internal temperature of the meat stayed below 40℉.
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Calories: 155kcalProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 392mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 3mg Keyword quickly thaw ground beef Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe
developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read More About Kristin How long does it take ground beef to thaw in water?One pound of beef will take about one hour to defrost in a bowl of water, then it should be cooked right away.
Is it safe to defrost ground beef in water?If you need to defrost your ground beef and don't have a full 24 hours to wait, you can defrost it in a bowl of cold water. This method should take less than an hour, and it's safe as long as the water is changed out as it warms to room temperature.
How do you defrost ground beef quickly in water?Instructions. Fill your sink or a large pot with hot tap water.. Sealed in a secure ziplock bag, submerge the ground beef into the water. ... . Every 5 minutes or so, check on the meat and break it up some. ... . Within 30 minutes, you'll have defrosted ground beef ready to be made into a delicious meal.. How long does it take to thaw 1 pound of ground beef?Plan ahead 1-24 hours to thaw your meat completely.
Otherwise, plan for 24 hours for every 1 pound (450 g) of ground beef in the package. Keep in mind that the colder you keep your refrigerator, the longer the defrost time will be.
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