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Answer: Youâve got some breathing room. Ground beef thatâs been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And since you thawed the ground beef in the fridge, you can also safely refreeze it within that same timeframe, says the USDA.
Also, ground meat is likely to spoil before other meats. If the food thawed and has not been above 40 o F for more than 2 hours, cook and serve or refreeze. If the food thawed or was held above 40 o F for more than 2 hours, generally it should be discarded because bacteria may multiply to unsafe levels under these conditions.