How to tell if the beef has gone bad? Main signs

To prepare a delicious beef dish, you should make sure that the meat is fresh. To know that the carcass is spoiled, and it is better to get rid of it - will prompt the smell, appearance and consistency of the product.

Signs of spoiled beef

There are three main signs of stale:

Smell

Fresh meat has a neutral aroma. If it is unpleasant, sweet or similar to sour milk - the product is better to throw away.

Appearance

Not knowing what quality beef looks like can lead to buying spoiled meat. If you see dark spots and crusts on it, it has been on the counter for a long time. Good and fresh meat should be deep red.

Consistency

Fresh product is not dry, smooth, firm and shiny. When pressed, the meat quickly regains its shape. Spoiled will leave a dent, the shape will not be restored.

Important! Fresh flesh should be without shades of gray or light. Tubular bones are densely filled with marrow, tendons are elastic.

Can anything be cooked out of tainted meat

You should not cook anything from spoiled meat. It can lead to poisoning or intestinal infections. Spoiled beef should be thrown away.

How to store it correctly

Raw beef.

Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days at 0 to +2°C.

For longer storage (6-12 months) it is better to freeze it. Before that, you should pack the meat in an airtight bag with the date and store it at -18-24 degrees.

Marinated for a kebab

If you did not manage to organize a picnic, and the beef on the kebab marinated, you need to freeze it (the main thing is not to forget to remove the onions), and at a convenient time just take it out of the freezer.

Tip! If the beef has stood for more than 12 hours, it is better to renew the marinade before freezing.

Cooked

Cooked meat is stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, in the freezer - up to 4 months.