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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.
Raw meat should be thawed in the refrigerator, a cold water bath, or in the microwave. If the meat is thawed in the microwave or a cool waterbath it needs to be cooked immediately. Small pans of foods may thaw overnight in the refrigerator but meat may need two days or more. Try to use it within a day for being completely thawed. Keep this in mind when menu planning. For large items like turkeys, estimate at least 24 hours of thawing time for every 5lbs of meat.