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Yes, it is safe to freeze beef stew with potatoes in it.
Yes, it's safe to freeze cooked roast beef.
Yes, it is safe to freeze beef with onions.
No, if it hasn't been cooked after being frozen the first time. Once you thaw and cook beef, it's safe to freeze it.
Yes. It can be placed in a freezer bag or freezer safe containers.
After 5 days, the steaks would likely not be much less safe than when originally put in the refrigerator. By now, the steaks could easily be growing a slimey layer of yeast. That won't necessarily be pathogenic, because I don't know of any yeasts that are foodborne pathogens, but that would affect the flavor.
I would only keep Beef Stroganoff in the fridge for a couple of days. You may be able to keep it for longer if it does not have any cream in it. To be on the safe side I would freeze it and then defrost thoroughly before reheating.
3-4 days
Three (3) days is considered a maximum time to keep raw ground beef. It really should be used within a day or two of purchase. Freeze it immediately if it will not be used by then. Note that freezing old ground beef will not make it better. It should also be safe as long as the date on the package hasn't expired.
You can safely store cooked beef in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
When in doubt, throw it out. Yes, this sounds cliche' but if your stomach turns when you open that package of beef, you'll toss it anyway. Beyond that, ever hear of aged steaks? Properly aged beef is delicious. Don't try it at home if you don't have expert direction.
From a microbiological standpoint, it would be safe forever. Palatability is another issue and will depend upon how good the freezer is and on the packaging used. Raw cuts of beef could be OK for 6-12 months. Ground beef or small pieces should be used within 3-4 months. Use up cooked beef within 3 months. See Related Links.