Beefsteak tomato is a large, meaty variety of the common tomato, named for its substantial size and dense, low-moisture flesh rather than any real resemblance to beef.
It's grown widely in warm, sunny regions such as California, Florida, and parts of the Mediterranean, and is prized for a mild, slightly sweet flavor with low acidity. Its size and firm texture make it well suited to slicing for sandwiches and caprese salad, or to stuffing with rice, cheese, or ground meat. It pairs well with basil, mozzarella, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.