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Refrigerator Method. (Recommended). Frozen beef should not be defrosted at room temperature. Harmful bacteria may grow rapidly under such conditions. The best method for thawing beef (or any other type of meat) is to place it in the refrigerator where it will defrost slowly and safely.round Beef. (one pound bulk). Defrost in the refrigerator for: 24 hours. Additional Thawing and Defrosting Tips. 1  Beef that is not fully defrosted should not be cooked because the exterior of the beef may become overdone before the interior has had a chance to cook to the proper temperature.
Bacteria multiply rapidly in the Danger Zone â temperatures between 40 and 140 Â°F (4.4 and 60 Â°C). To keep bacterial levels low, store ground beef at 40 Â°F (4.4 Â°C) or below and use within 2 days, or freeze. To destroy harmful bacteria, cook ground beef to a safe minimum internal temperature of 160 Â°F (71.1 Â°C).hange the water every 30 minutes. Cook immediately. Do not refreeze raw ground meat thawed in cold water or in the microwave oven unless you cook it first. Never leave ground beef or any perishable food out at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour at 90 Â°F and above).