Keeping beef frozen for too long

You should make preparations in advance because the quality of frozen ground beef can decrease after a few months. Only purchase the amount of ground beef you believe you will consume within three to four months if you plan to freeze it. While meat that has been frozen for more than four months can be eaten without risk, the longer you wait, the worse the ground beef will get.

According to Gordon Food Service, utilizing a first-in, first-out strategy will help you avoid keeping ground beef frozen for an excessive amount of time. Start by checking that the date the ground beef was frozen is written on every package of frozen ground beef. Place the oldest packets in the front of your refrigerator and the most recently frozen ones in the back. Working backward from the front of the freezer, use the frozen meat. As you use frozen beef and add new beef to your freezer, keep the cycle in order. Check dates frequently, and discard older frozen beef if it has ice crystals on it or appears to be discolored.