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Popular varieties include beefsteak and slicers like Brandywine, Better Boy, and Cherokee Purple, as well as cherry and grape varieties such as Sungold, Chocolate Cherry, and Sweet Million.—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 Plum tomatoes Also known as Roma or paste tomatoes, plum tomatoes are oval-shaped and smaller than beefsteaks.—Brette Warshaw, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026 Firmer varieties like Roma or plum tomatoes tend to hold up better after slicing than very soft, juicy varieties like beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, which are more delicate and can become watery more quickly.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 These juicy red fruits come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, from small cherry tomatoes to round and squat beefsteak varieties.—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for beefsteak