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.
1 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. 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.