Place the ground beef in the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight
Keep it in a leak-proof container or on a plate to catch drips
Submerge the sealed package in cold water
Change the water every 30 minutes until thawed
Use the microwave’s defrost setting
Cook the ground beef immediately after microwave thawing
Cook the ground beef without thawing if using a skillet or pot
Never thaw ground beef on the counter
Keep thawed ground beef refrigerated until ready to cook