Remove the ground beef from any packaging and place it in a microwave-safe dish
Use the microwave’s defrost setting or set power to 30% or lower
Defrost in short intervals of 1 to 2 minutes
Flip, break apart, or stir the beef between intervals
Continue until the beef is pliable but still cold
Cook the ground beef immediately after defrosting
Do not leave any part of the beef at room temperature for long
Discard any liquid that collects in the dish before cooking