"Amberinauburn" > wrote in message
...
> I have a question, last night at the store I bought the hamburger for the
chili
> I need to make for Sunday nights party. It's a work thing and not only are
we
> 'expected' to go but several people have 'requested' that I make and bring
my
> chili. Today is Thursday. I don't want to leave uncooked hamburger in the
> refrigerator until sometime Saturday, which is when I will make the chili,
so
> my question is this, Can I brown off the meat and then freeze it until
Saturday
> night when I will have time to make the chili?
>
> Thanks in advance Amber
>
> Also any tips on making chili are appreciated.
>

I would brown the meat right away because raw ground meat doesn't keep well.
But after it is browned, it should be fine until Sunday without the need to
freeze it.