If you find that you can't use your meat supply fast enough, you may be able to freeze it to prolong its shelf life. For example, FoodSafety.gov recommends keeping steak in the refrigerator for three to five days or in the freezer for four to 12 months. If you thoroughly wrap steak to protect it from freezer burn, it shouldn't lose its quality during a stay in the freezer, as long as you don't leave it in there for years. Most meat can be frozen successfully to preserve its taste and quality. However, ground meat and seafood won't last as long as whole cuts of beef, lamb, and pork. Take a look at recommendations for freezing to determine how long you can store each kind of meat. As with steak, all meat should be wrapped properly, with any trapped air squeezed out before you put it in the freezer.