Learn how to cook ground beef in the microwave in just a few minutes for a great protein all week long. Ground beef is a great base for so many meals, from Buddha Bowls, bolognese, to tacos, and so much more.
When I’m pressed for time or forget to make a dinner, I like to microwave ground beef. Usually I keep a pack of frozen ground beef in the freezer that is prepared and that can be added to almost any dish.
- Place meat in a large glass microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe cover.
- Microwave on high for one minute. Use the spoon to break up the meat and recover.
- Cook for 2 minutes. …
- Repeat until the meat reaches 160 degrees. …
- Once the meat is to temperature, drain if necessary and season to taste.
What do you need to cook ground beef in the microwave?
All you need is a microwave-safe dish and some ground beef.
I also recommend a meat thermometer any time you are cooking meat. E.Coli is killed at 160 F degrees, and ground beef is best cooked to 165 F degrees. I always check any meat I’m cooking to make sure it has reached the right temperature.
How do you cook ground beef in the microwave?
Spread out the raw ground beef in the dish in small, even pieces. Microwave on high for 30-second to 1-minute increments.
I have a 1500 watt microwave, and I like to cook it myself in 1-minute intervals. I discovered that there wasn’t much of a cooking process each time I cooked in 30-second intervals.
Use a fork to gradually break up the meat after each minute.
Cook the food until there is no longer any pink and only brown remains.
The meat took about 3 minutes to completely brown and to reach a temperature of 165 F.
When, it’s cooked, drain the fat from the meat. Then, add the cooked meat to whatever dish you’d like.
Recipe Ideas to add Ground Beef
- Tacos
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Sloppy Joes
- Beef Broccoli Stir Fry
- Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
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- 1/2 lb ground beef
- Put the meat in a bowl that can be heated in a microwave.
- Cook in 1 minute increments on HIGH.
- Using a fork, shred the meat after each minute into ever-tinier pieces.
- Cook for an additional minute or until no longer pink meat. (This took me 3 minutes in a 1500 watt microwave).
- Add to your favorite dish.
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FAQ
Can you cook raw ground beef in the microwave?
When cooked to the recommended minimum temperature of 165F, ground beef can be prepared in the microwave without risk. The meat will cook more evenly from the center if you cook it at a lower power. It will probably burn too quickly on the outside if you cook it at full power, leaving you with a pink center.
How do you cook raw beef in the microwave?
In a microwave, meat can be cooked without danger, but it can cook unevenly and leave cold spots where dangerous bacteria can survive. Because of this, it’s crucial to cover the food while it cooks, rotate or stir it once or twice, and ensure the meat reaches a safe internal temperature all the way through.
Can beef be cooked in a microwave?
Use of a microwave oven is one of the easiest and most practical ways to prepare beef. If the meat is microwaved properly, even though the flavor and tenderness of the beef may not be as noticeable as with other cooking methods, the overall results can be very good.