I put some ground beef in the fridge Thursday night to defrost for dinner on Friday. However, I ended up going out and wasn't home to cook on the weekend. I want to use it to cook dinner for tonight (Monday), but I'm a little standoffish.
I mean, it looks and smells just like any other raw ground beef, but I don't know if there's a shelf life in the fridge cuz I always keep it in the freezer.
Is it ok to use? Thanks!
2007-02-12 09:27:11 · 5 answers · asked by annabanana4883 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Since your beef was frozen, the sell by date is irrelevant. After defrosting, I think anything past 3-4 days is pushing it. If you don't use it tonight, throw it out. Once it starts to smell, it's already been unsafe to eat for a couple of days, so don't wait for that. Just be sure you cook it thoroughly and at the correct temperature.
2007-02-12 11:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by Venin_Noir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 days
2016-03-29 03:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the "Sell By" date on the package. Raw meat, if kept in fridge, will keep approximately 3 days after "Sell By" date. If the meat looks fresh (red/pink, not brown) and it smells fresh, I would use it, but if you are worried, take extra care to cook it well done and not serve rare or medium.
2007-02-12 09:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by ConfidentCook 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you're alright. I've even used it if it was a little brown on the outside, but it was 95% red on the interior. When the meat starts to stink, that's it. You're probably safe until Tuesday or Wednesday.
2007-02-12 09:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by quillologist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDS. MINE stays about a week.
2007-02-12 09:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋