Flat-packing ground beef before freezing will make for quicker thawing. Thawing in the microwave is the fastest method, but requires you to flip and rotate the beef as it thaws, as well as cook it ...

Thawing ground beef in the refrigerator is the safest and most reliable method, requiring minimal effort but taking up to 24 hours. For a faster option, submerging the beef in a bowl of cold water and ...