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Answer: Youâve got some breathing room. Ground beef thatâs been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And since you thawed the ground beef in the fridge, you can also safely refreeze it within that same timeframe, says the USDA.
Â· Change the water every 30 minutes, to ensure that it stays cold enough. Â· Using this thawing method, you should estimate about 60 minutes of defrosting time per pound of ground beef. Â· Here's how long it takes to defrost ground beef in cold water (approximately): - Half a pound: 30 minutes.