Carrie buys two pounds of ground beef at the store, intending to make hamburgers one night for dinner. As the week goes by, Carrie realizes she’s not going to be able to cook the hamburger meat before it goes bad. In order for Carrie to preserve this meat, which would be her BEST option?

Freezing slows the growth of microorganisms and preserves ground beef for much longer than keeping it in the refrigerator. Carrie can wrap the meat securely and put it in her freezer. The best option is to freeze the meat in her freezer; canning, salting, or pickling require specific methods and are not the simplest safe choice for fresh ground beef here.

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