How To Defrost Ground Beef For Hamburgers. 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. But, when it comes to defrosting and using.

To defrost ground beef a little faster, you can place the sealed freezer bag in a water bath. Once defrosted, prepare your hamburger immediately. The second method entails placing patties separately in a plastic bag and submerging it in a bowl of cold water.