how long is ground beef good for in the fridge after expiration date
1 After ground beef is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days â 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. Ground beef that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator before cooking; ground beef that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be cooked immediately.