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How to Thaw Ground Beef

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Watch this video from StartCooking.com to see how to thaw ground beef. This sounds easy enough, but learn a few tips and tricks from Kathy Maister and StartCooking.com that may make thawing ground beef a little easier in this step-by-step video. Also, check out Start Cooking with iTunes.

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