How long does frozen meat keep?

lil_me

As long as it was frozen ok etc it shouldn't harm you, defrost it, have a sniff, cook it and sniff again, if all is ok enjoy Like Kaz said quality might not be perfect.

Debt_Free_Chick

Agree - the taste and overall quality won't be top-notch, but it's perfectly edible.

Defrost, casserole/stew (any slow cooking method) and re-freeze. Chopped bacon can be added to any casseroled beef dish as it adds depth to the flavour.

A_little_stressed!!

Can any1 help! I've found a rather expensive topside of beef in the freezer, Best before end date Dec 06, it says freeze on day of purchase (I did) and eat within 1 month, well the 1 month was a while ago! Is it still edible? My freezers pretty good, but can't perform miracles!

Can I cook this or not? What signs should I look for to say it's off?

Many thanx

Penelope_Penguin

A_little_stressed!! wrote: »

Can any1 help! I've found a rather expensive topside of beef in the freezer, Best before end date Dec 06, it says freeze on day of purchase (I did) and eat within 1 month, well the 1 month was a while ago! Is it still edible? My freezers pretty good, but can't perform miracles!

Can I cook this or not? What signs should I look for to say it's off?

Many thanx

It's highly unlikely to make you ill - once it's thawed, take a sniff and you should be able to tell if it's off.

The main risk is that it won't be as tender and tasty as a year ago, but I'd be more than happy to take the risk.

Enjoy, Penny. x

Swan_2

I agree with Penelope

the quality might be a little compromised, but otherwise should be ok

A_little_stressed!!

Thanx, the way things are moneywise in this house quality is not an option!! many thanx

Angelraesunshine

As long as it it was frozen fresh it should be fine, i would have no problem giving it a go. As the other say give it a good sniff once its defrosted will soon tell you if its ok.

kittyscarlett

and if the sniff test proves ok, I would use it in some recipe that involves cooking the heck out of it - maybe potroasting it, giving it a good blast of heat at first then long slow cooking with lots of veg ! good luck

ethansmum

I was clearing the chest freezer to make room for the turkey, when I discovered a frozen beef joint I bought for christmas dinner last year but got a turkey instead! This year I was going to cook both, so my question is this- will the beef (cook from frozen) be okay to eat even though Its a year old?

Tia
Tracy

redruby

I would eat it, perhaps slow cook it in case its a bit tough, what sort of joint is it ?