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Default freezing ground beef

"phaeton" > wrote in message
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> Typically, my wrapping is going to be an airtight plastic container
> such as rubbermaid or tupperware.
>
> What's it going into? Probably burrito/taco/spaghetti/pizza, so i
> guess the appearance doesn't matter so much. I just don't want to get
> sick
>


Assuming your freezer is cold enough (0 to 10 degrees F), you won't get
sick. And for what you're making, you don't need to defrost it first. Put it
in the pan on low-medium heat. As the outer layers cook, carve them off with
a spatula to expose the inner layers.