How long can you keep beef in the fridge?

Answer: If you thawed the steaks in the refrigerator, you've got some time. Steak that's been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You also can safely refreeze the steak within that same timeframe. read more

Here are some basic guidelines for storing meat in the refrigerator. Raw ground meats, all poultry, seafood, and variety meats: Refrigerate 1 to 2 days. Raw roasts, steaks, and chops (beef, veal, lamb, and pork): Refrigerate 3 to 5 days. Cooked meat, poultry, and seafood: Store in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. read more

To maximize the shelf life of cooked beef roast for safety and quality, refrigerate the beef roast in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked beef roast will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. read more

After ground beef is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the ground beef will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored. read more

Here are some basic guidelines for storing meat in the refrigerator. Raw ground meats, all poultry, seafood, and variety meats: Refrigerate 1 to 2 days. Raw roasts, steaks, and chops (beef, veal, lamb, and pork): Refrigerate 3 to 5 days. Cooked meat, poultry, and seafood: Store in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. read more

Cooked beef roast that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; beef roast that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately. read more

Here's a guide to help you know how long you can keep cuts of meat around! Kitchen Fact: Raw ground meats and poultry should be cooked in 2 days, and roasts, steaks, and chops should be cooked in five days. read more