Defrosted mince beef

Merlin5 · 28 May 2019 at 20:17

I bought 1kg of minced beef a week or so ago and stuck it in the freezer. I stupidly didn't do what I normally do which is to separate into 2 x 500g blocks before freezing. I want 500g to make a lasagne tonight. I took it out of the freezer today and couldn't it break it in two, I even used a hacksaw

So I had to defrost the whole lot in the microwave. Now that it's defrosted, Does anyone know if it's safe to keep the other defrosted 500g in the fridge till say thursday or friday when I'll make a cottage pie?

Merlin5 · 28 May 2019 at 20:36

Saint1972 said:
Cook it then freeze it.

Ah, ok. So it's obviously safe to fry it and refreeze it then? What about when I come to make my cottage pie? I normally fry the mince, add all the other ingredients, then simmer, then bake. But if it's been pre-fried and defrosted, would I still throw it in the frying pan again or cook all the other ingredients and then mix in the beef at the end before pouring into my baking dish?

Merlin5 · 28 May 2019 at 20:56

Ok, but, and sorry to labour the point, since it will already have been pre fried, I don't want to burn it or over cook it, wouldn't it be better to put it in the pan towards the end while it's simmering on low heat as opposed to refrying it at the very start with the onions and garlic on higher heat?

Merlin5 · 28 May 2019 at 21:02

Ok. Is it best to wrap it and freeze it straight from frying before it's cooled down or should I let it cool a little first?

Merlin5 · 28 May 2019 at 21:42

Lovely jubby, thanks very much fellas. Sorted!