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Refreezing is only a problem if the food isn't cooked in-between. As long the the thawed food is thoroughly cooked it is no problem to refreeze. The fact that it turned brown while frozen is a bigger issue. I could be "freezer burn" which is when frozen food has dried out. This happens a lot in frost free freezers since dehydrating the air is part of why they're frost free. If you cook ground meat that has freezer burn it won't hurt you, but it might be chewy or dry. If you use it, I would suggest using it in something saucy like spaghetti sauce or chili so the dryness won't be noticable.
Another opinionAny meat that has been frozen can be roasted, fried or steamed WELL and then refrozen. Be sure you don't leave any pink juices in the ground beef. Cook well, then freeze as soon as it cools in the refrigerator. More on thisIt's not recommended, but many people have done it from time to time. There are two concerns - food safety and taste. On the food safety issue, the concern is that between freezing/thawing and refreezing, the meat will be at room temperature more than 1-2 hours, and may cause food poisoning. The second issue is taste. Food that is frozen, thawed and refrozen usually suffers in taste or texture. Ground beef is not as prone to loss of taste/texture as a steak would be, so that's not a huge concern.Even more...
As long as the meat is defrosted in the refrigerator and kept out of the "danger zone" between 40° and 140°, you can refreeze it. There will be some loss of flavor though
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∙ 16y agoThe above answer is absolutely correct in general, however it is considered acceptable to refreeze meats (poultry, beef, fish) as long as the meat was defrosted in the refrigerator. ie. Not out on the counter all day, or thawed by using warm water. See Related Links below for advice from the U.S.D.A.
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∙ 16y agoNot a really good idea - the other ingredients (eggs, bread crumbs, seasonings, etc) may not react well to freezing. Would strongly recommend that you cook the meatloaf, then freeze it in edible portions.
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∙ 13y agoYes, ground beef can be cooked from frozen, but make sure you account for the fact that it will take it longer to come up to temperature. Ground beef should be cooked to Medium, Medium-Well, or Well, to ensure that all bacteria is cooked out. The temperatures for those levels of cooking are: Medium= 160 F, Medium-Well= 165 F, and Well= 170 F.
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∙ 12y agoYes, but you may find some quality and taste issues if you do so. The better option would be to cook the ground beef when you are ready to make the spaghetti sauce so that you eliminate one round of freeze/thaw. It is best to cook any thawed food to prevent contamination spoilage. Also, if you refreeze the meat, it will lose just about all of its taste. The best method to preserve taste and quality would be to cook it all and refrigerate it.
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∙ 14y agoYes. you can froze any meat once it has been cooked.
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∙ 13y agoI wouldn't recommend it.
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∙ 14y agono no
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Can a leftover cooked smoked ham that has not been previously frozen be frozen?
Yes, you can safely freeze ham after it has been cooked. After thawing the same frozen cooked ham, it is unsafe to freeze it again.
Can cooked food that has been frozen be made into something else and then frozen again?
You can but it will not taste as good as the first thing unless it is strawberries or a cooked vegetable like corn or broccoli
Can frozen raw hamburger be thawed then frozen again and cooked?
No, definitely and absolutely not! It's a recipe for food poisoning.If frozen meat has thawed you can freeze it again AFTERit has been properly cooked. When the cooked meat is thawed, it must not be frozen again. It is just too risky.
After cooking fozen ground beef can you re-freeze it again?
Yes.Once you have cooked the raw frozen ground beef and brought the meet up to boiling point. You should cover the pot and allow it to cool. Once it is cooled the cooked meet should be frozen immediately and will keep for 4-6 weeks if kept completely frozen.What you should not do is defrost the cooked meet and then refreeze it, so if you are planing to make the cooked beef last several meals then put it into smaller portions before you freeze it.When you defrost the cooked meet to eat it make sure that it is all defrosted and bring it up to boiling point again before serving it.
If frozen fish thaws can it be frozen again?
No, frozen is frozen. But you can refreeze something that has been thawed. You can refreeze thawed meat long as there are still ice crystals on it. Once completely thawed then you need to cook it first then refreeze. This applies to solid pieces only, ground meat once more than half thawed needs to be cooked first then refrozen always.
Can you recook cooked chicken which has been frozen?
of course its frozen i mean you can heat it up but you can put it in grease again if its already fried Mabey re-heat but you can't cook a chicken that has allready been cooked!!
Can you refreeze meat that has been frozen and cooked?
Yes. As long as the meat has been thawed and handled in a safe manner prior to cooking, then you can freeze the cooked meat. A lot of people cook meals ahead of time for convenience.
How long do you bake frozen burgers?
Till it needs to be used again, or gets frost bitten.
Can baked chicken be frozen thawed out and frozen again?
When freezing you should try to only thaw out once. After that heat up and eat it! If you are cooking raw food from frozen, perhaps thawing first, perhaps cooking from frozen; then you could freeze the meal once it has been cooked properly. After this again only thaw it out once.
When sour can you eat it after cooking it again?
If the food was not previously sour when it was freshly cooked, then no. Cooking will not eliminate the risk of getting sick from spoiled food.
Can cooked sauce be frozen re heated and frozen again?
In theory it can, but the food will be vaguely disgusting.
Is KFC chicken made in the restaurant or it comes in premade and frozen and they just have to fry it again at the restaurant?
At KFC, the chicken comes in fresh and is cooked on the premises. However, other food items (e.g. fries) may arrive frozen.
