How to Thaw Ground Beef

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    5 hrs

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    288 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Thaw Ground Beef

Have ham ground beef for the upcoming family dinners? You'll be thawing ground beef like crazy!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
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Instructions

Method 1 (Refrigerator)

  1. Remove the beef from the freezer.
  2. Place a plate in the refrigerator with a kitchen towel on top of it.
  3. Lay the beef on top of the platter and towel.
  4. Allow to thaw in the fridge for 1-3 days before cooking (depending on size of the package)

Method 2 (cool water)

  1. Fill a large container with cool water.
  2. Wrap the beef in a plastic bag
  3. Lower the bag into the large container of cool water.
  4. Change the water every 30 minutes.
  5. beef will thaw at a rate of 1lb per 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Plan ahead and place the burger into the fridge for about 1-3 days before you plan to use it.
  • Be SURE to put a plate or towel beneath the beef to collect any dripping juices as it thaws in the refrigerator.
  • Use the cool water method if you will need the ham more quickly.
  • Use a VERY CLEAN cooler, sink or a plastic tub for thawing the burger with the cool water method.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 288kcal (14%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Potassium 306mg (9%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Potassium 306mg 7%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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