Beef Stew

[woolfy42]

I am just making a large, slow cooked beef stew and I wonder if anyone knows how long it well stay fresh when cooked and whether it can be frozen.
Thanks.

[ethandron]

it'll keep for up to 5 days in the fridge (well, it would in our house) and yes, it can be frozen.

[boxtops]

I'd keep it about a week - and yes, of course you can freeze it!

[slinky.kate]

made it in the slow cooker yesterday,making the last bit into a curry and having it for tea tonight.mine never lasts for days,about 3 if i'm lucky

[pastafreak]

http://www.stilltasty...fooditems/index/16509

For me-it would be 3 days. If you are planning to freeze it-do so as soon as possible.....not when it's been in the fridge already for 3 days.

[Andyvon]

Mine lasts about five days in the fridge too - that's how long it lasts two of us. I include plenty of things like garlic, vinegar, pepper and salt so I reckon those are pretty good preservatives.

I've also found the stew improves with age. It's certainly tastier on the second day than just after it's been made.

[missprim]

Don't put cling film onto hot dishes as suggested by itsnotme but it is a good idea to cool down before putting in the fridge, try tin foil instead.
I wouldn't eat cooked meat from the fridge after 3 days but that's just me. It could be safe to leave it longer but best to freeze than have to throw it away.