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Beefsteak Tomatoes
Inventory, lb : 51.00
This item was last sold on : 06/05/23
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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.
Featured Restaurants
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| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
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Del Mar Farmers Market
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesAbout 11 days ago, 5/27/23 Sharer's comments : 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 16 days ago, 5/23/23 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesAbout 24 days ago, 5/14/23 Sharer's comments : Valdivia Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 28 days ago, 5/10/23 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 80 days ago, 3/19/23 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes From Beylik Farms 
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesAbout 101 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 120 days ago, 2/07/23 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesAbout 129 days ago, 1/29/23 Sharer's comments : at Valdivia Farms, Carlsbad, CA 
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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 178 days ago, 12/11/22 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 185 days ago, 12/04/22 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 202 days ago, 11/17/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes From Beylik Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 207 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 220 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 269 days ago, 9/11/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
University District Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 291 days ago, 8/20/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 332 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 332 days ago, 7/10/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 337 days ago, 7/06/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 343 days ago, 6/29/22 
La Jolla Open Aire Market
Valdivia Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 360 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 365 days ago, 6/08/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 385 days ago, 5/18/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suit 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 395 days ago, 5/08/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Golden State Papayas
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSanta Barbara, CA About 399 days ago, 5/04/22 
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Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 413 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 438 days ago, 3/26/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from Beylik Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 465 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 479 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 490 days ago, 2/02/22 Sharer's comments : Un mundo de tomates! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 507 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 521 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 535 days ago, 12/19/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 556 days ago, 11/28/21 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
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 563 days ago, 11/21/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Givens
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 571 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 578 days ago, 11/06/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 615 days ago, 9/30/21 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak Tomatoes from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 629 days ago, 9/16/21 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from beylik family farms 
Pacific Beach Farmers Market
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 659 days ago, 8/17/21 
Farm Fresh Farmers Market
Farm Fresh Farmers Market
Near Concord, North Carolina, United StatesKannapolis, NC About 698 days ago, 7/09/21 Sharer's comments : Local tomatoes as far as the eye can see :) 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Ranch
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 705 days ago, 7/03/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 714 days ago, 6/23/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 720 days ago, 6/17/21 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from beylik family farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 727 days ago, 6/10/21 Sharer's comments : Beefsteak tomatoes from beylik family farms |
