Storing Beef at Home
Whether you buy beef every week, or buy a whole beef once a year, these tips will help ensure quality and safety!
Beef Storage Recommendations
Refrigerator
Hamburger/Ground Beef: 1-2 days
Steaks: 3-5 days
Roasts: 3-5 days
Leftovers: 3-4 days
Beef Storage Recommendations
Freezer
Hamburger/Ground Beef: 3-4 months
Steaks: 6-12 months
Roasts: 4-12 months
Leftovers: 2-6 months
Storage Material
Vacuum-sealed packaging will last longer than traditional meat packaging in the fridge (5-7 days). Use freezer bags or freezer specific wrapping - this will reduce freezer burn. Food safety is a concern for all fridge recommendations above. In the freezer, food will stay safe indefinitely, but the quality will diminish over time.