Thawed Ground Beef In Water Turned White. And since you thawed the ground beef in the fridge, you can also safely refreeze it within that same timeframe, says the usda. If you want to thaw the meat in the sink, fill your sink with cold water and submerge the beef.

Thaw ground beef in the microwave. So i come back a couple hours later, maybe 5 (after work) and the ground beef is in a water. However, if the ground beef is gray or brown throughout, it could be beginning.