"Jacquie" > wrote in message
m...
>I will use my MW to defrost some things. I used the water method for
>fish...it takes about 30 to 40 minutes to defrost fish that way...I have
>also defrosted steak that way. Always use cold water. I found that if I
>defrost ground beef in my microwave and use it for meatloaf the meat loaf
>will fall apart. I think I saw on line or someone told me if you are using
>ground beef for burgers or meat loaf defrost it in the fridge not the MW.
> Jacquie


I defrost in the MW all the time and never had a problem.
I do add egg and breadcrumbs to the meatloaf mix, and that helps keep it
together.


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