defrosting mince advice please

[AlmostAnAngel]

is it ok to defrost minced beef in the microwave dh rang and fancies shepards pie..and its in the freezer thank you

I have done with no ill effects.

I have also just cooked if from frozen - also no ill effects. Just put it in frying pan on low and as the bits soften and brown break them off with spatula. Once you cook it at a high then it should be fine.

Yes,it will be absolutely fine. Do it on defrost or low.

If you take it out of the packet and put it on a plate, mince actually defrosts on its own quite quickly anyway (with a little encouragement by bashing with a wooden spoon) (smile)

Yum good idea sheperd's pie and peas tonight me thinks.

thank you..normaly would defrost in fridge but he wants it today bless him

bash it!!! sounds like a good idea to me!! can think of dh! ooh may even make some home made bread to go with it! [well packet] and how about rice pudding in oven with nutmeg ? dh will have a fit [might even wear my apron]

Steady on AlmostanAngel he'll be expecting this every day if you're not careful!

lol yes have managed to get the house work done this week too! there are no washing piles!! he knows where all his socks/pants/workshirts are etc i think its the herbal tabs i got form boots lol