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Beefsteak Tomatoes
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This item was last sold on : 09/24/23
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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, “Species Plantarum.” This designation was then changed to Lycopersicon esculentum, the term Lycopersicon deriving from the Greek word meaning “wolf peach,” 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, “Species Plantarum.” This designation was then changed to Lycopersicon esculentum, the term Lycopersicon deriving from the Greek word meaning “wolf peach,” 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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| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| My Amadea | National City CA | 808-854-7380 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Salud | San Diego CA | 6192553856 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
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Poway Farmers Market
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Cardiff Farmers Market
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Little Italy Mercato
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 108 days ago, 6/10/23 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
Del Mar Farmers Market
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Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesAbout 134 days ago, 5/14/23 Sharer's comments : Valdivia Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 139 days ago, 5/10/23 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
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Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesAbout 211 days ago, 2/26/23 Sharer's comments : At Valdivia Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 231 days ago, 2/07/23 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st, #150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://www.specialtyproduce.com About 312 days ago, 11/17/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes From Beylik Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 318 days ago, 11/12/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92109 619-295-3172 About 330 days ago, 10/31/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes From Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 379 days ago, 9/11/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
University District Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 401 days ago, 8/20/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 442 days ago, 7/10/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
Solana Beach Farmer's Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Solana Beach, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 442 days ago, 7/10/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 447 days ago, 7/06/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 454 days ago, 6/29/22 
La Jolla Open Aire Market
Valdivia Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 470 days ago, 6/12/22 Sharer's comments : Bingo beefsteak tomatoes!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 475 days ago, 6/08/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 496 days ago, 5/18/22 
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 510 days ago, 5/04/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 524 days ago, 4/20/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 549 days ago, 3/26/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from Beylik Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 576 days ago, 2/27/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 589 days ago, 2/13/22 
Medellin, Colombia
Tienda Éxito Avenida Colombia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaCra. 66 ##No. 49 - 01 Medellin Antioquia 574-605-0307 https://www.exito.com/ About 600 days ago, 2/02/22 Sharer's comments : Un mundo de tomates! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 617 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 631 days ago, 1/02/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 645 days ago, 12/19/21 
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Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
Near Florida City, Florida, United States19200 SW 344th St Homestead FL 33034 305-246-1592 https://robertishere.com About 674 days ago, 11/21/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Givens
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 682 days ago, 11/13/21 Sharer's comments : Beef Steak tomatoes from John Givens 
Poway Farmers Market
Heritage Family Farm
Near Poway, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA About 688 days ago, 11/06/21 
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