2007-09-08 08:01:25 · 8 answers · asked by Chuck F 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
2-3 days
2007-09-08 08:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi !!!
The answer is 1-2 days, whether it is fully cooked or raw...PLEASE READ...
According to the American Meat Institute, ground beef has a shelf life of 1-2 days in the refrigerator. It can be stored in a freezer for 3-4 months (well sealed and uncooked). That said, your ground beef may not be too safe to eat if it's been in your frig longer than 2 days (regardless of it being thoroughly cooked).
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Storage Chart - Meats (Fresh)
To Refrigerate: Meat should be stored tightly wrapped to prevent it from drying out. Whenever possible, leave the meat wrapped in its original package. If it is necessary to rewrap, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil. To Freeze: Remove the meat from the original package and rewrap tightly, using moisture proof heavyweight plastic wrap, foil, freezer bags, or freezer paper.
Refrigerator / Freezer:
Storage:
Roasts, Beef & Pork 3 to 5 days / 6 to 12 months
Steaks, Beef 3 to 5 days / 6 to 12 months
Chops, Pork & Lamb 3 to 5 days / 4 to 8 months
Ground & Stew Meat 1 to 2 days / 3 to 4 months
Sausage, Pork 1 to 2 days / 1 to 2 months
Variety Meats 1 to 2 days / 3 to 4 months
Meat Substitute - Tofu 4 to 5 days / 6 to 8 weeks
2007-09-08 15:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by “Mouse Potato” 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until it looks or smells bad. If it's been cooked to temperature and refrigerated properly the bacteria has been killed. I would say two days is being a bit paranoid. Plus, it depends on whether, say, it's just a meat patty, in a sauce etc. and how it is stored.
2007-09-08 15:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Fox In Socks 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've kept it in the fridge for 4-6 days after cooking. As long as it doesn't smell rancid when you open it, it's fine.
2007-09-08 15:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
LMAO.... My mom's rule of thumb... "If it's not green or fuzzy, it's okay to eat it"
I guess that philosophy works. My brothers, sister and I are still alive.... by some miracle. lol
2007-09-08 15:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by penguino8165 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Couple of days tops.Its not worth getting sick.
2007-09-08 15:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not keep it more then 4 days... oooo!
2007-09-11 21:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a day
2007-09-08 15:22:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋