How long does it take to thaw frozen beef chuck?

Thawing frozen beef chuck typically takes about 24 hours in the refrigerator for every five pounds of meat. For quicker methods, you can submerge the beef in cold water, which usually takes a few hours, changing the water every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can use the defrost setting on a microwave, but this may partially cook the meat if not monitored closely. Always cook beef immediately after thawing using the microwave or cold water methods.