Remove the hamburger meat from any packaging
Place it on a microwave-safe plate or dish
Use the microwave’s defrost setting or set power to 30% or lower
Microwave in short intervals of 1 to 2 minutes
Flip, rotate, or break apart the meat between intervals
Stop thawing when the meat is pliable but still cold
Cook the meat immediately after thawing
Discard any meat that starts to cook during thawing if not cooking right away
Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw meat