How Long Does Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Last?
Quick answer
Ground beef keeps 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator and 3 to 4 months in the freezer, per FoodSafety.gov's storage guidance.
Refrigerator (raw)1 to 2 days
Freezer (raw)3 to 4 months
Storage guidance: FoodSafety.gov — Cold Food Storage Chart.
Nutrition data: Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)