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"phaeton" > wrote:

> How long can I keep ground beef in the freezer?
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> I remember once hearing up to six months, but... I dunno......
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> Thoughts?
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> Also, is it necessary to thaw it overnight in the fridge before frying
> it in a pan?


Depends entirely on how well its wrapped. I have used ground meet that
was frozen for a year with no ill effect. I thaw out frozen ground meat
one or two days in advance by placing it in the refrigerator, but if I
am in a hurry, I nuke it a little at a time to thaw it out.