Place the beef in a sealed, leak-proof plastic bag
Submerge the bag in cold water
Change the water every 30 minutes
Use smaller cuts for faster thawing
Separate pieces if possible before freezing
Use the microwave’s defrost setting
Rotate and flip the beef during microwave thawing
Cook immediately after microwave thawing
Keep the beef refrigerated if thawing will take longer
Avoid thawing beef at room temperature