How to Quickly Thaw Ground Beef
Quickly thaw ground beef with this easy method! No microwaving required, and your meat is ready to cook in about 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Gallon-size resealable plastic bag
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef
Instructions
- Place 1 pound of ground beef in a plastic freezer bag. Seal, leaving about an inch for air to escape, then press meat flat, about an inch thick. Seal completely.
- Label then freeze until ready to use, up to 6 months or optimmum freshness.
- Remove from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or to thaw quickly, place in a bowl of room temperature (tap) water for 20-30 minutes.
Notes
Make sure to label the bag with the date. Ground beef can be frozen for up to 6 months for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 392mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 3mg
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