Defrost Ground Beef In Microwave. Remove all packaging, then place the meat on a plate and microwave it at 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, rotating and flipping the beef every 45 seconds, until it is fully thawed. While the usda recommends refrigerator thawing, it also mentions that you can defrost meat with a microwave or with cold water.

To thaw ground beef in the microwave, follow these steps: When time is of the essence, you can use the microwave to quickly defrost ground beef. You do not want to heat the ground beef along with its packaging, as it can be a fire hazard.