Shelf life of case-ready beef steaks (Semitendinosus muscle) stored in oxygen-depleted master bag system with oxygen scavengers and CO2/N2 modified atmosphere packaging

► Shelf life of beef steaks (Semitendinosus) in oxygen-depleted master bag is studied. ► Meat storage failed within 7 days without scavenger. ► The presence of O2 scavengers is crucial for the resolution of transient discoloration. ► Meat bloomed over 21 days in master bag with scavenger regaining time zero color indexes. ► Quality attributes of steaks are maintained for 48 h of display life in wrapped trays.