how long can i keep ground beef in fridge
1 How long does ground beef last in the fridge once it is cooked? 2  Cooked ground beef will usually stay good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer. How long does raw ground beef last at room temperature? 2  Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 Â°F and 140 Â°F; ground beef should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
If ground beef is refrigerated promptly after cooking, it can be safely refrigerated for about 3 or 4 days. If frozen, it should keep its quality for about 4 months. When reheating fully cooked patties or casseroles containing ground beef, be sure the internal temperature reaches 165 F or it is hot and steaming.efrigerated ground beef prepared within the use by date or still in the original packaging should remain a bright, cherry red color on the surface. However, it is normal for the internal portion to be a darker, almost gray color.