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Beefsteak tomatoes, aptly named for their large size and meaty texture, have a classic tomato flavor, however, depending upon the variety, they can also be sweet to the taste. They are heavy, reaching weights as high as four pounds, and they range in color from pink, to vibrant red, to orange. Most are smooth in shape, although there are a few ribbed varieties, such as Red Ponderosa and Coustralee. When growing tomatoes, there are two main distinctions in the plant itself: determinate v. indeterminate. Determinate tomatoes bloom and set fruit all at once and then decline. Their blossoms grow at the ends of shoots, thus stopping growth and determining their length. Indeterminate tomatoes continue to grow and to produce tomatoes throughout the summer because the flowers grow along the vines rather than at the ends.
Beefsteak tomatoes are available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
Botanically, the tomato is a fruit, but in 1883 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the tomato was legally a vegetable because of the way it was commonly used; tomatoes are among the most common plants grown in home gardens. The botanical classification of the tomato has had an interesting history, and debate over the scientific name continues today. The tomato was first placed in the genus Solanum, and identified as Solanum lycopersicum under the methodology of Carl Linnaeus, who developed the binomial system of naming plants and outlined it in his 1753 publication, āSpecies Plantarum.ā This designation was then changed to Lycopersicon esculentum, the term Lycopersicon deriving from the Greek word meaning āwolf peach,ā and esculentum simply meaning edible. However, current phylogenetic methods have shown the tomato to be situated firmly within the genus Solanum, and after years of preference for the name Lycopersicon esculentum, strong molecular DNA evidence is promoting the return to Linnaeus' original classification, Solanum lycopersicum.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, and they are full of fiber. Field or vine-ripened summer tomatoes are higher in vitamin C than greenhouse tomatoes grown in the fall and winter, and fresh tomatoes have more vitamin C than when they are cooked or canned. Tomatoes are also noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
The size of the Beefsteak tomato makes it ideal for sandwiches and burgers. Try them in a stacked salad, sliced lengthwise and layered with avocado and mozzarella. Dice them and cook them down with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs for a quick pasta sauce. Or even roast slices of Beefsteak tomato with olive oil, salt and pepper, and then add to soups and sauces; roasting enhances their natural flavor. Like other tomatoes, Beefsteak tomatoes should be stored at room temperature until ripe, after which refrigeration can slow decay.
Around the same time that the myth of tomatoes being poisonous was dispelled, people in France started to believe that the tomato was an aphrodisiac, and began calling it "pomme d'amour," or "love apple."
The tomato originates from South America's western coast. They are native to the Andes region of Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru, however they are believed to have been domesticated in Mexico. It was in the early 1500s that returning Spanish colonists first introduced tomatoes to Europe. However, in North America, tomatoes were not widely embraced until the early 1800s. Despite being grown and used by pockets of colonial Americans, they were thought to be toxic as they are in the Solanaceae family, which includes deadly nightshades and other poisonous plants. This was disproved publicly in 1820 when Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson ate a tomato on the courthouse steps of Salem, New Jersey.
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Description/Taste
Beefsteak tomatoes, aptly named for their large size and meaty texture, have a classic tomato flavor, however, depending upon the variety, they can also be sweet to the taste. They are heavy, reaching weights as high as four pounds, and they range in color from pink, to vibrant red, to orange. Most are smooth in shape, although there are a few ribbed varieties, such as Red Ponderosa and Coustralee. When growing tomatoes, there are two main distinctions in the plant itself: determinate v. indeterminate. Determinate tomatoes bloom and set fruit all at once and then decline. Their blossoms grow at the ends of shoots, thus stopping growth and determining their length. Indeterminate tomatoes continue to grow and to produce tomatoes throughout the summer because the flowers grow along the vines rather than at the ends.
Seasons/Availability
Beefsteak tomatoes are available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
Current Facts
Botanically, the tomato is a fruit, but in 1883 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the tomato was legally a vegetable because of the way it was commonly used; tomatoes are among the most common plants grown in home gardens. The botanical classification of the tomato has had an interesting history, and debate over the scientific name continues today. The tomato was first placed in the genus Solanum, and identified as Solanum lycopersicum under the methodology of Carl Linnaeus, who developed the binomial system of naming plants and outlined it in his 1753 publication, āSpecies Plantarum.ā This designation was then changed to Lycopersicon esculentum, the term Lycopersicon deriving from the Greek word meaning āwolf peach,ā and esculentum simply meaning edible. However, current phylogenetic methods have shown the tomato to be situated firmly within the genus Solanum, and after years of preference for the name Lycopersicon esculentum, strong molecular DNA evidence is promoting the return to Linnaeus' original classification, Solanum lycopersicum.
Nutritional Value
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, and they are full of fiber. Field or vine-ripened summer tomatoes are higher in vitamin C than greenhouse tomatoes grown in the fall and winter, and fresh tomatoes have more vitamin C than when they are cooked or canned. Tomatoes are also noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Applications
The size of the Beefsteak tomato makes it ideal for sandwiches and burgers. Try them in a stacked salad, sliced lengthwise and layered with avocado and mozzarella. Dice them and cook them down with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs for a quick pasta sauce. Or even roast slices of Beefsteak tomato with olive oil, salt and pepper, and then add to soups and sauces; roasting enhances their natural flavor. Like other tomatoes, Beefsteak tomatoes should be stored at room temperature until ripe, after which refrigeration can slow decay.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Around the same time that the myth of tomatoes being poisonous was dispelled, people in France started to believe that the tomato was an aphrodisiac, and began calling it "pomme d'amour," or "love apple."
Geography/History
The tomato originates from South America's western coast. They are native to the Andes region of Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru, however they are believed to have been domesticated in Mexico. It was in the early 1500s that returning Spanish colonists first introduced tomatoes to Europe. However, in North America, tomatoes were not widely embraced until the early 1800s. Despite being grown and used by pockets of colonial Americans, they were thought to be toxic as they are in the Solanaceae family, which includes deadly nightshades and other poisonous plants. This was disproved publicly in 1820 when Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson ate a tomato on the courthouse steps of Salem, New Jersey.
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| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout a day ago, 2/25/21 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from beylik family farm 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout a day ago, 2/24/21 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 8 days ago, 2/17/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 103 days ago, 11/14/20 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from beylik family farms 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 176 days ago, 9/02/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 178 days ago, 8/31/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 189 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : A sea of beefsteak tomatoes in the warehouse now! 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 190 days ago, 8/19/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 196 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : BeefSteak Tomatoes are still in season 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 198 days ago, 8/11/20 Sharer's comments : Boss's favorite Tomato on Earth! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 202 days ago, 8/07/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 210 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Vine Ripened BeefSteak Tomatoes are looking good! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 217 days ago, 7/23/20 Sharer's comments : Beef Steak tomato time. These beauties are Vine Ripened to perfection. Meaty, salty and sweet! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 228 days ago, 7/12/20 Sharer's comments : Beefsteaksš 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 233 days ago, 7/07/20 Sharer's comments : Beefy, Savory and Sweet. The Special Forces Tomato š 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 238 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : Specialty we have the beef....steaksš 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 239 days ago, 7/01/20 Sharer's comments : Bobs Favorite Beefsteak Tomatoes 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 241 days ago, 6/29/20 Sharer's comments : A Sea of Beefsteak Tomatoes š available now! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 243 days ago, 6/27/20 Sharer's comments : You like Steak? Guess what? Have a Beefsteak Tomato. š„© š 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 245 days ago, 6/25/20 Sharer's comments : Beefsteaks from Beylik Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 250 days ago, 6/20/20 Sharer's comments : Big Beef Beatiues from Beylik 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 252 days ago, 6/18/20 Sharer's comments : Meaty and Sweet Vine Ripened Tomatoes š 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 253 days ago, 6/17/20 Sharer's comments : The Best Tomatoes!! The boss won't make tacos without them. 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 260 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : These are in high demand! Big Beefsteak Tomatoes from Belik Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 266 days ago, 6/04/20 Sharer's comments : BeefSteak Tomatoes in Season Now! 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 267 days ago, 6/03/20 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik. Some people won't even bother making tacos if these tomatoes aren't available 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 272 days ago, 5/29/20 Sharer's comments : Beef Steak Tomatoes! 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 281 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Big Beefsteak Tomatoes coming from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 286 days ago, 5/15/20 Sharer's comments : Perfectly ripped tomatoes from Beylik Farms! 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United Stateshttp://Beylikfarms.com About 302 days ago, 4/29/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful beefsteak tomatoes, Beylik Family Farms! Ask for Cuco 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMecca, CA 1-760-626-4483 About 372 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : These are Shady Ladies.. coming to the app soon . A cross between a meaty Beefsteak and a saucy Roma tomato. 
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Wong Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMecca, CA 1-760-626-4483 About 379 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : Beef Steaks coming in hot 
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Creta Fresh
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Z-22 About 460 days ago, 11/24/19 Sharer's comments : Tomatoes from Crete š¬š· 
Marylebone Farmers' Market
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United KingdomAbout 473 days ago, 11/10/19 Sharer's comments : Beef Steak tomatoes ! At Marleybone! 
MPC Farmers Market
Near Monterey, California, United StatesAbout 503 days ago, 10/11/19 
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Peopleās Community Food Market
Near Emeryville, California, United States3105 San Pablo Ave Oakland CA 94608 510-451-5808 www.communityfoodsmarket.com About 571 days ago, 8/04/19 Sharer's comments : Organics 
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Big Ranch Farms
Near Napa, California, United States2046 Big Ranch Farms Road Napa CA 94558 707-812-3901 About 585 days ago, 7/21/19 |
