Eli5: Defrosting Meat

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Eli5: Why does it take hours for frozen ground beef to thaw on the counter but just minutes if left in a bowl of cool water?

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Kitchen tip: if you have an aluminum/nonstick skillet or cooking dish, set it facing down on the counter, then set the frozen meat on top. The aluminum, being a good conductor of heat, will help the meat defrost much faster.

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