Quick Fix: How to Thaw Frozen Meat in Minutes

Do you often stress about thawing meat for lunch because you forgot to do it in advance? No worries! This tip has been a lifesaver for many lunches, and readers say it works like a charm. You can use this method for ground meat, chicken parts, thin steaks, and even stubbornly stuck-together sausages.

An American chef shared this tip on a popular cooking show in the U.S. So what do you do? First, heat water in a pot to about 140 degrees Fahrenheit. To give you a sense of the right temperature, tiny bubbles should start forming at the bottom of the pot. Once the water reaches this temperature, remove the pot from the heat and grab a zip-lock sandwich bag.

Place the frozen meat in the zip-lock bag, seal it, and let it sit in the warm water for about ten minutes. If it's chicken, it may turn a bit white from the cooking, but that’s okay—the flavor will stay the same. So next time you find yourself stuck with frozen meat, don't panic. You can always rely on this quick tip to serve your kids a delicious and satisfying lunch just in the nick of time.