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How to Thaw Ground Beef
Have ham ground beef for the upcoming family dinners? You'll be thawing ground beef like crazy!
Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 hrs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
Instructions
Method 1 (Refrigerator)
- Remove the beef from the freezer.
- Place a plate in the refrigerator with a kitchen towel on top of it.
- Lay the beef on top of the platter and towel.
- Allow to thaw in the fridge for 1-3 days before cooking (depending on size of the package)
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Method 2 (cool water)
- Fill a large container with cool water.
- Wrap the beef in a plastic bag
- Lower the bag into the large container of cool water.
- Change the water every 30 minutes.
- 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
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
% 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.