Defrost mince beef in the refrigerator overnight
Place it on a plate or in a container to catch drips
Keep it sealed or covered while thawing
Defrost it in cold water if you need it faster
Put the mince in a leak-proof bag before using cold water
Change the cold water every 30 minutes
Cook it immediately after cold-water thawing
Defrost it in the microwave if cooking right away
Use the defrost setting and check it often
Cook it immediately after microwave thawing
Do not thaw mince beef at room temperature
Wash hands, surfaces, and utensils after handling raw mince beef