Is it safe to defrost ground beef in the microwave?

Question

Is it safe to defrost ground beef in the microwave?

Answer 1

The best way to defrost ANY meat is from freezer to fridge to slowly unthaw.

Answer 2

i do  

Answer 3

I don't know... I never do it just to be on the safe side, you know?

Answer 4

Yes, I do it all the time.  Just clean the nuker afterwords!

Answer 5

Yes,  There should be a defrost setting on your microwave.

But if you are going to fry it for something like spaghetti  sauce,  just put in frying pan and cook.  Keep stirring to break it up.