One time on Usenet, "phaeton" > said:

> How long can I keep ground beef in the freezer?
>
> I remember once hearing up to six months, but... I dunno......
>
> Thoughts?

I like to use it up by 6 months or so. You could probably get
away with a year, but the quality could suffer.

> Also, is it necessary to thaw it overnight in the fridge before frying
> it in a pan?

Nope. I fry frozen all the time. Just keep your heat low and take
your time...

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