Be prepared to fall back early Sunday morning, as people across the United States gain an hour of sleep with the end of daylight saving time. The switch happens Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. local daylight time.
To maximize the shelf life of cooked ground beef for safety and quality, refrigerate the ground beef in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked ground beef will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked ground beef, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.
Cooked beef and other meat should be kept in the refrigerator for no more than three to four days, according to the Food Safety division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Ground meats should only be kept in the refrigerator for one to two days. Keep Learning.