Here’s the short and sweet truth: properly stored stew is good for three to four days in the fridge. That’s it. No stretching it to a week, no “but it smells fine” exceptions. Think of day four as your deadline, like the final day to return that ugly sweater your aunt gave you.
I once had a beef stew that I was sure could outlast a zombie apocalypse. Day five rolled around, and I took a brave spoonful. Let’s just say my stomach hosted its own rebellion that night. Don’t be a hero. Trust the four-day rule.
