A wonderful slice of life, beefsteak tomatoes are one of the most popular varieties among home gardeners. This is likely due to the fact that Beefsteak Tomatoes are most often eaten raw and used extensively in sandwich preparation.
Yes indeed, the slicability factor definitely plays a role in the beefsteak’s popularity, but please use a quality serrated knive in your prep.
You may also be interested in knowing that some heirloom varieties include the Brandywine and Mortgage Lifter varieties.
A great non-heirloom variety is called Big Beef, which is a hybrid Italian beefsteak tomato that produces high yields of large 10-12 oz fruits known to have exceptional flavor.