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McDonald’s restaurants served a “Chopped Beefsteak Sandwich” in 1979, but it was discontinued. It was not called “McSteak” (that sounds like “mistake”), but McDonald’s did attempt to trademark “McSteak” in 1990.

“oh that was a Mcsteak…” was posted on Twitter by Kenneth S. Zawacki on October 1, 2008. “McSteak” was entered in the Urban Dictionary on February 28, 2010.

“Did you hear about McDonald’s trying to get into the high end steakhouse market? It was a Big Mcsteak” was posted on Reddit—Jokes on September 25, 2018. “Why does McDonalds not have a steak sandwich on the menu? Because it would be a McSteak” was posted on Reddit—Dadjokes on August 7, 2020.

Wikipedia: McDonald’s
McDonald’s Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States.

McDonald’s Wiki
Chopped Beefsteak Sandwich
The Chopped Beefsteak Sandwich was a burger introduced by McDonald’s in 1979.

The product consisted of a long beef patty, with a long bun, onions, and Steak Sauce. It also came with Onion Nuggets, as a Side Item. The item was sold from 4PM to 9PM.

However, the product was pulled off the shelves around the 80’s, due to the product failing to get past the “test product” stage. One of the reasons was because it was pricey, as it costed $1.29, when the regular burger costed 40¢.

Twitter
Kenneth S. Zawacki
@kenek
oh that was a Mcsteak…
12:46 PM · Oct 1, 2008·Twitter Web Client

Twitter
Ricky Li
@rickyli99
with the rise of the steak plate lunch places, i think there should be a McSteak. Thanks to @marcorbito for the idea.
2:19 PM · Mar 14, 2009·Twitter Web Client

Urban Dictionary
McSteak
Back in the day when you used to add Mc infront of alot of words - this word managed to last the test of time, McSteak is another word for mistake.
It’s also funny because whenever McDonalds brought out a steak burger it was always terrible.
(...)
by Man from Monty February 28, 2010

Twitter
QueenSarah2062
@QueenSarah2062
The McRib is pretty good. But I hope they don’t make a fast food version of a T-bone. That would be a huge McSteak.
5:27 PM · Nov 2, 2010·Twitter Web Client

YouTube
McDonald’s BeefSteak Sandwich commercial 1980s
Apr 17, 2011
MrClassicAds1980s
4.61K subscribers
Before the McRib, there was the BeefSteak Sandwich. Watch hundreds of other classic ‘80s commercials at youtube.com/MrClassicAds1980s

Twitter
It’s Me Again
@RLG3000
At one time McDonald’s tried to offer Porterhouse and T-bone ‘s on their menu . It was a big McSteak.
3:27 PM · Sep 15, 2013·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Amethyst
@AmethystShrub
I have a confession
Sometimes when I’m hungry, I’ll hear the word mistake as McSteak
6:10 PM · Dec 2, 2014·Twitter for Android

Twitter
larkburger
@larkburger
My Dad went to McDonalds and they messed up his order. He told them, “I think you gave me the McSteak.” #DadJokes http://bit.ly/larkcrew
4:05 PM · Jun 20, 2015·Buffer

Twitter
jonathan jae-an crisman
@alphabetical
If McDonald’s sold a large steak, they would be making a big McSteak #productideas #2016electionwasabigmcsteak
10:18 AM · Oct 12, 2017·Twitter for Android

Reddit—Jokes
Posted by u/ziasaur September 25, 2018
Did you hear about McDonald’s trying to get into the high end steakhouse market?
It was a Big Mcsteak

Twitter
Dad Jokes
@Dadsaysjokes
Did you hear about McDonald’s trying to get into the steakhouse market?
It was a big McSteak.
3:42 PM · Jan 1, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Marisa!
@mindofmarisa
McDonald’s tried adding a New York strip to their menu, but it turned out to be a huge McSteak
10:51 AM · Jan 9, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

Reddit—Dadjokes
Posted by u/JDTaiwan23 August 7, 2020
Why does McDonalds not have a steak sandwich on the menu?
Because it would be a McSteak

(Trademark)
Word Mark MCSTEAK
Goods and Services (ABANDONED) IC 030. US 046. G & S: steak sandwich for consumption on or off the premises
(ABANDONED) IC 042. US 100. G & S: restaurant services
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 74074404
Filing Date June 29, 1990
Current Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Published for Opposition October 29, 1991
Owner (APPLICANT) McDONALD’S CORPORATION CORPORATION DELAWARE One McDonald’s Plaza Oak Brook ILLINOIS 60521
Attorney of Record John R. Horwitz
Type of Mark TRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator DEAD
Abandonment Date January 22, 1995

“Why does McDonald’s not have a steak sandwich on the menu?”/“Because it would be a McSteak.”