Steak 'n Shake's beef tallow tater tots spark fiery online debate, both pro and con

Steak 'n Shake has rolled out its new tater tots cooked in beef tallow, expanding the fast-food chain's push toward traditional frying methods.

The announcement drew attention on social media after the Indianapolis-based company highlighted the ingredient Monday morning in an X post, with commenters praising the move, while others debated whether beef tallow is healthier than vegetable oils.

Steak 'n Shake previously made headlines last year when it announced that its fries would be...