{"id":4492,"date":"2022-08-05T08:29:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T08:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=4492"},"modified":"2023-11-06T07:12:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T07:12:13","slug":"ground-beef-smells-like-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/ground-beef-smells-like-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"My Ground Beef Smells Like Eggs – Can I Still Eat It? Full Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your ground beef smells like eggs, it’s time to discard it. It\u2019s a sign that the meat is starting to go bad<\/strong>. Don\u2019t risk food poisoning – get rid of that beef.<\/strong> Remember the golden rule of food safety when it comes to sketchy meat – when in doubt, throw it out!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ground beef<\/a> is a common ingredient I use in many dishes like stews, pasta, tacos, hamburgers, and more. It’s an easy meat to prepare, versatile, and affordable. Thanks to my culinary experience working with ground beef, I’ll help you find out what is wrong with your beef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for a deep dive into the world of ground beef? Let\u2019s go, and figure out why your beef smells bad!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Does Ground Beef Smell Like Eggs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your packed ground beef smells like eggs, it\u2019s because it\u2019s deteriorating. When bacteria multiply on meat, it can produce a rotten egg smell. Don\u2019t eat the beef. Throw it away. <\/strong>The smell of rotten eggs is due to the acids created by bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad ground beef can also smell like someone passed gas (sorry, didn\u2019t want to say it, but it\u2019s true). If you\u2019ve got beef that smells like flatulence, get rid of it. It\u2019s not worth the risk of food poisoning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Can I Keep Ground Beef?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I always advise that you cook ground beef as soon as it is ground. I have the butcher grind it fresh for me and try to cook it the same day. When cooking, fresh is always best.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you have to refrigerate it, make sure you cook and consume it within the next 24 to 48 hours<\/a>. Ground beef starts to go bad in the fridge after 2 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because meat undergoes high oxygenation due to the grinding process. Ground beef (and any other ground meat) has more surface area exposed to air. Air causes food to deteriorate. So, the shelf life of ground beef in the fridge<\/a> will always be shorter than a whole cut, like a steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not going to cook that beef in the next 2 days? No problem! Stick the ground beef in the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By freezing ground beef, you can extend the shelf life of the meat by a couple of months. Ensure that you cook and consume the beef within 4 months. The meat will last indefinitely in the freezer<\/a>, but will taste the best when used within 4 months. Any longer than that, and the beef will start to get freezer burn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Is It Ok to Eat Beef That Smells a Little?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your ground beef smells even just a little, this means that the beef has likely gone bad.<\/strong> It should not be consumed. Even my poodles will not eat it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fart smell or eggy smell indicates bacteria cells like E-coli, Yersinia, or Salmonella have started working on the meat cells or fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t want to admit these bad guys in your system! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even when you cook spoiled beef, it still won’t make it safe to eat. The bacteria are killed by cooking temps. The toxins they leave behind are not.<\/strong> You are playing footsie with food poisoning if you go ahead and consume bad beef. Don\u2019t do it.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foodborne illnesses caused by E. coli and salmonellosis are responsible for millions of cases of food poisoning each year. Most of these are the result of eating spoiled meat. Don\u2019t be a statistic. Toss sketchy beef.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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