How To Defrost Ground Beef Super Fast. After thawing, ground meat, poultry, and seafood should keep well in the refrigerator for an extra day or two, while red meat (beef, pork, lamb, and steak) stays good for. If your ground beef has been frozen in flat, single servings, it may defrost in as little as 10 minutes.

The best way to defrost ground beef in 2 hours is by submerging it in a bowl of water. Submerge your frozen meat in the hot water to defrost. Remove the meat from its packaging, and place it in a clean plastic sealable bag.