ground beef

[basking_lizard]

I bought some ground beef on Saturday, and was just going through the fridge this afternoon when I noticed that the best before date was yesterday. Should I just toss it, or can I freeze it immediately for cooking later (immediately after it thaws)?

It's not a large amount, I just don't like to waste food.

Comments

[fionnbharro]

It's a "Best Before" date.

You haven't reached the "Not so Bad Before" date.

Don't wait until the "OMFG, you should've used it Before" date.

[georgette_b]

I wouldn't freeze it; I'd just cook it. If it's still in it's sealed package it'll be fine.

[ttoommaa]

Just cook it.
The package usually indicates sell by date, besides, they always take a few days precausion.

[lips_of_tragedy]

Cook it and then freeze what you've made if you don't want to eat it now.

[writing_minutia]

If you COOK it now, you can buy another couple of days, but I wouldn't recommend beginning the freezing process now.