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Steak Umm Sandwich Steaks, Sliced
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Steak Umm Sandwich Steaks, Sliced

Steak-umm
21 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
5g
Protein
20mg
Sodium
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Steak-umm Sandwich Steaks arrive in the frozen meats/convenience aisle, typically shelved alongside other frozen beef items, frozen sandwich fillings and quick meal solutions like frozen burgers and pre-sliced deli-style meats. Shoppers pick it up on runs where speed and ease matter — last-minute weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, or a quick Philly-style sandwich at home. The brand positions itself as an everyday American convenience food: blue-and-white packaging, clear messaging that emphasizes thin-sliced, easy-to-cook beef and nostalgia for diner-style sandwiches. Marketing skews toward busy adults and young cooks who want a fast, meaty centerpiece without the fuss of trimming and slicing whole roasts. The front label’s simple ingredient listing — “Beef” — creates a pared-down, almost “natural” halo, even when the product is sold as a processed, ready-to-heat item; you won’t usually find organic certification or child-focused characters on this packaging. In plain processing terms, the product is a portioned, thin-sliced, packaged meat made for immediate cooking — it’s been mechanically processed and frozen to extend shelf life and convenience. Sensory cues: thin, ribbon-like slices that sizzle and separate when tossed in a hot pan, becoming tender and slightly caramelized at the edges; texture is soft and biteable rather than chewy when properly heated. Packaging is a sealed plastic pouch inside a branded box for stacking in the freezer; the ritual often involves tearing open the pouch, tossing strips into a skillet, and assembling sandwiches, cheesesteaks or quick stir-ins — a very American convenience ritual that emphasizes speed and savory comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 14
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Beef..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

With a single listed ingredient of 'Beef' and no added additives reported, this product aligns with unprocessed or minimally processed foods (NOVA 1): mechanically cut/sliced and frozen for convenience rather than reformulated with industrial ingredients.

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Common Questions about Steak Umm Sandwich Steaks, Sliced

When it comes to health, it really depends on your goals and what you pair it with. These sandwich steaks are low in sugar and made from beef, which means they can fit into a balanced meal, especially if you load up on veggies. Just remember, they're not exactly a superfood, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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