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After thawing in the refrigerator, ground meat should be used as soon as possible. Once meat has been frozen and thawed, it will deteriorate more rapidly than if it had never been frozen. Whole meat cuts (chops, roasts) will remain useable for another 3-5 days in the refrigerator before cooking.
How soon should beef be cooked after thawing? After thawing beef in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Ground beef can be stored an additional 1 to 2 days before cooking; beef roasts and steaks may be stored 3 to 5 additional days before cooking. If beef is thawed in cold water or in a microwave oven, it should be cooked as soon as it is thawed. For more thawing information, go to The Big Thaw. Was this answer helpful?