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The Instacart guide to beefsteak tomatoes
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About beefsteak tomatoes
Beefsteak tomatoes, also called beef tomatoes, are some of the largest. They can weigh more than a pound and be up to 6 inches wide. They come in several colors, and they have smaller seed cavities and fewer seeds than many varieties.
Tomatoes first grew in South America, and Spanish colonists who landed there introduced them to Europe in the early 1500s. At first, they were primarily ornamental plants, but people soon discovered their delicious flavors. The term beefsteak's first appearance was in an 1869 seed catalog that referred to this type of tomato as “meaty as a beefsteak.”
How to pick out beefsteak tomatoes
Beefsteak tomatoes are usually in season in summer in the United States, but many producers grow them in greenhouses all year. Beefsteak tomatoes are lumpier than many other varieties, and they may have flattened, irregular shapes. You should be able to pull them away from the plant while twisting to remove them, and they should feel firm and be free of blemishes or cracks in the skin. Tomatoes will continue to ripen after picking, but the best, juiciest beefsteak tomatoes are vine-ripened. You may even find tomatoes with parts of the vine still attached.
You can keep your tomatoes on your counter at room temperature for about a week. Sliced tomatoes will last in your refrigerator for a day or two, and you can freeze whole, chopped, sliced, or pureed tomatoes. However, they're best in cooked food because they become mushy when thawed.
Types of beefsteak tomatoes
Several varieties of beefsteak tomato are available. The Brandywine is dark pink, and it has a bit of green skin near the stem even when it's fully ripe. Its acidic flavor makes it great for sandwiches. Cherokee Purple tomatoes have a sweet, smoky flavor, a dense texture, and a light purple or crimson color. There's also a variety with a brownish-red color called Cherokee Chocolate and one that still has green flesh when ripe called Cherokee Green. The skin turns yellow instead of red.
Aunt Ruby's German Green has green skin and flesh, even when ripe, and a sweet, tangy taste. Many people use it in desserts. Mortgage Lifter tastes sweet and mild, and it's named for its huge size and high yields. Some Mortgage Lifter tomatoes weigh 2 pounds. In Italy and France, a beefsteak tomato with the shape of a lumpy teardrop is called Cuore di Bue or Bœur de Bœuf. It means beef heart, and the name comes from this variety's unusual shape.
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FAQs about beefsteak tomatoes
Tomatoes are a type of berry, but people use them the way they would vegetables. You can eat beefsteak tomatoes raw or cooked, and they taste juicy and somewhat acidic. Slice a beefsteak tomato and eat it with salt and pepper for a healthy snack, or put it on a sandwich or taco. Purple or yellow varieties of beefsteak tomato make great garnishes, and they can make your salads much more eye-catching.
You can use beefsteak tomatoes in tomato sauce or salsa, or you can roast them with beef, pork, or chicken in your oven. Beefsteak tomatoes also make great ingredients in stir-fry, omelets, soups, gumbo, and many casseroles. Their large size means they make impressive fried green tomatoes as well.
You can cook the leaves of beefsteak and other tomato plants like collard greens or kale. They have an herbal flavor that makes them a great ingredient in pesto, and you can use dried beefsteak tomato leaves as an interesting spice.
Beefsteak tomatoes are low in calories and high in essential nutrients. They contain folate or folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and potassium. Vine-ripened tomatoes contain more vitamin C, and red beefsteak tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that could fight cancer. Beefsteak tomatoes can also help prevent heart disease, reduce your blood pressure, increase your bone density, and lower your risk of diabetes. However, some canned tomatoes are high in sodium, and you should avoid adding lots of salt to fresh ones. Eating lots of tomatoes can also make acid reflux or indigestion worse for some people.
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