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How do you safely prepare beef?
If you are going to prepare the beef within 3 to 5 days,
refrigerate at 40°F. Otherwise freeze the beef. It can
be frozen in its original packaging, or if it will be
frozen for a long period of time, wrap the package with
foil or freezer paper to prevent freezer burn. Defrost
beef as you would any meat product: in the refrigerator,
in running cold water, or in the microwave. Never
defrost beef on the counter. Cook hamburgers and ground
beef mixtures to 160°F. Steaks and roasts may be cooked
to 145°F (medium rare), 160°F (medium), 170°F (well
done).
Shannon Crosby, Dietetic Intern,
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Last update: Sunday, June 29, 2008
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