Let me show you all the marvelous dishes you can make with large and rich beefsteak tomatoes, the juicy giant of its tomato cousins.
This type of fruit is famous for its impressive size. Usually, round and slightly flattened, beefsteak tomatoes are meaty with a luscious bite and nothing but juicy goodness.
They always steal the show at any table with their variety of colors, which can include red, pink, yellow, and orange. It’s the perfect tomato to fill sandwiches and large burgers and is favored to make beautiful salads.
But their meaty texture gives you plenty of other possibilities in the kitchen, from grilling to roasting and stuffing. Let’s look at how this versatile ingredient can become the most flavorful meal.
1. Tomato Ricotta Phyllo Tart
Add a touch of fresh garden flavor to this phyllo tart with sliced heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes on top of creamy lemon-herb ricotta and a buttery crust. It’s baked in no time and so easy to put together.
2. Easy Roasted Tomatoes
If you’re looking for the perfect side dish that pairs with almost anything, these flavorful roasted tomatoes are for you. Topped with parmesan cheese and basil and paired with a garlic flavor, this simple dish is ready in 20 minutes and will steal the show at your table.
3. Crispy Parmesan Tomato Chips
Crunchy, salty, and so much healthier than regular potato chips, this snack may become your new favorite munch. You can make them in the oven or use a dehydrator if you have one. They’re also deliciously cheesy and stay crispy for a whole week when stored properly. What’s not to love?
4. Italian Tomato Salad (Marinated Tomato Salad)
Red onion, garlic, fresh basil, and parsley join meaty beefsteak tomatoes in this amazingly flavored Italian salad. Enjoy as a quick side dish or tower your burgers or sandwiches with these hearty tomato slices.
5. Tomates Farcies (Baked Stuffed Tomatoes)
This classic French-baked dish will give you a new appreciation for large tomatoes. Stuffed with sausage and a deliciously seasoned mixture, baked in olive oil until lightly browned, and served on a rice bed, this meal is simply finger-licking good.
6. Beefsteak Tomato Tart With Caramelized Onions & Thyme
Oh my! Juicy charred tomatoes and sweet caramelized onions meet a buttery, flaky crust. Each bite of this “pizza pie” bursts with flavors of a cheesy sauce seasoned with thyme and garlic. Do I even need to say more?
7. Provence-Style Tomatoes with Breadcrumbs and Herbs (Tomates à la Provençale)
Perfect for get-togethers or outdoor BBQs, this side dish combines juicy tomatoes with French herbs. They are topped with breadcrumbs and garlic and then cooked until crisp and golden brown—effortless, budget-friendly, yet utterly delicious.
8. Stuffed Beefsteak Tomatoes
This dish is not your regular stuffed tomatoes. Seasoned browned beef and cooked quinoa create a delightful, hearty filling topped with parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect stuffed beefsteak tomato for dinner and a nicely balanced meal.
9. Panko-Crusted Beefsteak Tomatoes + Cilantro Garlic Pesto
Panko adds a light and crunchy texture to juicy large beefsteak tomatoes. They are pan-fried till golden brown and served with a flavorful cilantro garlic pesto. Enjoy it as an appetizer or side dish for dinner.
10. Burrata Salad
This summer salad will be on repeat when tomatoes are in peak season. Burrata, mozzarella’s much softer and creamier cousin, adds a luscious creamy texture to this sweet and juicy tomato salad showered with peppery basil leaves and savory chives.
11. Endlessly Adaptable Grilled Tomatoes
You can make these grilled tomatoes as a mouthwatering appetizer or side dish with just a tad of olive oil, salt flakes, ground pepper, and herbs.
It’s an effortless recipe that pairs so well with grilled meat!
12. Homemade Eggplant Tomato Pie
This tasty pie is not only easy to make but also very low in calories. Fleshy tomatoes are layered between an eggplant mixture seasoned with onion, garlic, Italian-style breadcrumbs, and pesto. Everything is topped with cheddar cheese, which makes it taste amazing.
13. Oven Roasted Beef Tomato Sauce
Because of their juiciness, beefsteak tomatoes make an amazing spaghetti sauce. It’s the perfect meal to prep to pour on pasta, bake lasagna, or make flavorful stews.
14. Slow-Roasted Beefsteak Tomatoes
Beefsteak tomatoes become this marvelous sweet summer treat when slow-roasted in the oven. A drizzle of olive oil, simple seasonings, and garlic turns tomato slices into a collapsed caramelized goodness you wished you made earlier. It’s the perfect side, condiment, or pizza topping.
15. Grilled Eggplant Caprese
Tender grilled eggplant pairs beautifully with juicy tomatoes, milky mozzarella, and fragrant basil in this beautiful Caprese salad. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up all that wonderful juicy and seasoned tomato juice left on your serving plate.
16. Ricotta-Basil Stuffed Tomatoes
This baked entrée is the most satisfying tomato recipe. Zucchini, corn, tomato pulp, and fragrant basil are baked in juicy tomato shells with a ricotta mixture and topped with parmesan cheese—simply delicious!
17. Grilled Tomato Ciabatta
Meatless Mondays don’t have to be boring, and this grilled tomato ciabatta proves just that. A creamy cannellini bean and garlic spread, flavored with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese, is slathered over toasted bread and topped with marinated thickly sliced beefsteak tomatoes. Every bite will make you very happy!
18. Taco Tomatoes
Love Taco Tuesdays but want to keep it low carb? Then try taco tomatoes. They are stuffed with taco meat, cheese, and sour cream and deliciously seasoned with Taco seasoning and a Mexican cheese blend. It’s the yummiest alternative to traditional tacos you’ll ever make.
19. Baked Tomato Parmesan
This dish will certainly convert you even if you’re not a tomato lover. This vegetarian dish features beefsteak tomatoes, crunchy parmesan panko bread crumbs, melted parmesan cheese, and tomato sauce! Yep, even kids will love this easy weeknight dish!
20. Italian Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
Last but not least, this Italian-flavored stuffed tomato recipe will undoubtedly please your taste buds. Savory garlic, wine, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, fresh basil meets orzo, a short-cut pasta. It’s baked in just the right amount of chicken stock to make the orzo soft and tender, just as you want it.
Here you have it, a great list of beefsteak tomato recipes I know you and your family will love!
21 Easy and Delicious Ground Beef Sirloin Recipes You Must Try
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 165 g
- ½ cup water, 120 ml
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold
- 1 tablepoon active dry yeast
For the Filling
- 1 pound 97% lean ground beef, 300 g
- 1 cup finely chopped onion, 160 g
- 1 cup diced carrots, 130 g
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 100 g
- 1 cup diced zucchini, 100 g
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast with 1/4 cup warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the yeast mixture and the remaining water to the flour-butter mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth. Place it back in the bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the carrots, red bell pepper, zucchini, and tomato paste. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Mix well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half to fit the bottom of a greased pie dish.
- Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture onto the dough in the pie dish, spreading it evenly.
- Roll out the remaining dough and place it on top of the filling. Seal the edges and cut slits on the top to allow steam to escape.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
