Three safe ways to defrost ground beef are in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Never thaw at room ...

We've all been there. You're planning a mouthwatering steak dinner for your family. As you're gathering the ingredients for your feast, you realize that the meat is still frozen solid in the freezer.

We tested five methods for defrosting ground beef to find the best way to do it quickly and safely. Flat-packing ground beef before freezing will make for quicker thawing. Thawing in the microwave is ...

Picture this: you come home after a long day. You're craving a homemade feast, only to realize that your main ingredient is still frozen solid. Suddenly, you’re in a race against the clock to salvage ...

If you've decided on a lark to make dinner that requires some meat you previously stashed in the freezer, what can you do to get it thawed quickly enough to eat? You don't want to leave it out on the ...

Dear Heloise: I know you are not supposed to put meat on the counter to thaw. So what is the best method for defrosting frozen meats in the microwave? — Lydia W. in Seattle You are correct, and this ...

Defrosting meat can be a tricky business. If you've ever forgotten to remove chicken from the freezer the night before, you may be wondering if you can just pop it into your microwave, push that ...

Most of us have felt the panic of forgetting to take meat out of the freezer in time for dinner. In most cases, we end up impatiently for the meat to defrost, cooking something else entirely, or ...

Thanksgiving Day is just days away, but let’s face it: Hosting this holiday dinner is no easy feat. From knowing when to start thawing a turkey to how much turkey to make and the perennial question of ...