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 Posted By: clara 
Jan 9  # 6 of 13
10 lb, that's only about 5 kilos. Depends on what time you will be cooking it. I suggest try dividing them to make it easier; Remove them in the freezer by Thursday afternoon and leave them in the fridge. Friday morning let them sit in the water, with the plastic wrapper still on, make sure to change the water every once in a while then just put them in the refrigerator by Friday afternoon, not the freezer. By morning it will be soft already. I'm suggesting to let them sit in the water with the wrapper still so as to keep the freshness inside. So when you cook it on Saturday, the meat still have the nutrients and natural taste inside. Actually, just letting them out in the kitchen counter is fine, especially if the weather is good. The ice will melt by itself.
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 Posted By: cinnamon 
Jan 9  # 7 of 13
Personally I prefered thawed ground beef to microwaved (and yes I suggested it) thawed ground beef. It just seems that the microwaved beef doesn't make as good of a ground beef patty. If I'm making spaghetti, chili or sloppy joes it doesn't make a difference. But if making a hamburger, I think there is a huge difference in stickability of the meat. The microwave must micro cook some of the meat so it doesn't hold together as well.
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 Posted By: medako 
Jan 10  # 8 of 13
I'm making tacos with the meat. If it's not all defrosted by Saturday, then I'll probably just toss it in the microwave for a few minutes until I can break it into manageable pieces that will fit into my skillets so I can get it browned up and into the crockpots without spending all day trying to break it up.
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 Posted By: lcsamano 
Jan 10  # 9 of 13
I would say take it out on Thursday to start thawing it out. Is this the weekend that you are having your taco bar? If so you will have to tell us how well it went over with your guests. I think it is a great idea.

To get back to subject...LOL.. If not thawed out which it should be then just brown it and it should be ok.
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 Posted By: sarahlorrain 
Jan 11  # 10 of 13
Did you put your meat in the fridge to thaw? Don't forget. I hope you have a great party!