How to Store Beef

Like all perishable foods, beef must be handled and stored properly to avoid spoilage and foodborne illness. Follow these food-safe practices: *Refrigerate or freeze beef as soon after purchasing as possible. *If refrigerating beef, place it in the meat compartment or in the coldest part of the refrigerator. *If purchased beef is wrapped in transparent film, it can be refrigerated without rewrapping. It can also be frozen up to 2 weeks without rewrapping. For longer freezer storage, to prevent freezer burn, repackage in heavy-duty aluminum foil, freezer paper or plastic freezer bags, removing as much air as possible.

Beef cooking methods