Beef, Freezing

Freeze whole cuts of fresh beef if you do not plan to cook it within three to five days after purchase. Freeze ground beef if you do not plan to cook it within one to two days after purchase. Wrap beef parts separately in aluminium foil or freezer paper before freezing, and label for ease in selecting just the right number of parts to thaw for a single meal.
 

Be sure to press the air out of the package before freezing.

You may also freeze beef in its original wrapping. Dropping the original package into a freezer bag will further reduce the possibility of freezer burn. Cooked parts may be frozen in the same way as fresh, unless made with a sauce or gravy.

Pack meats in a sauce or gravy in a rigid container with a tight-fitting lid.

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