What You’re Grilling for Father’s Day: A Whiskey-Marinated Strip Steak

Father’s Day only comes once a year, so why not treat Dad to a home-cooked meal? In the spirit of making him feel special, it's YOUR turn to get behind the grill. Here's a to-die-for whiskey-marinated strip steak recipe plus sides that are hearty and healthy. Sorry siblings; you'll be claiming golden-child status in no time.

Whiskey-Marinated Strip Steak

For some true man-food, this main course strip steak marinated in whiskey is sure to please. Let it marinate for a full 24 hours for maximum flavor. Strip steak may seem like a macho cut of beef, and it is, but this juicy cut is actually also one of the 38 cuts of beef that is considered lean. Plus, the whiskey marinade adds flavor without additional fat, so you’ll be pleasing Dad’s taste buds all while taking care of his ticker.
INGREDIENTS

• 4 (6-ounce) New York Strip Steaks
• ½ cup whiskey
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ½ cup thinly sliced shallots
• 8 crushed garlic cloves
• 4 bay leaves

DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients except for the steaks in a medium bowl. Transfer marinade to a gallon zip-top plastic bag and add steaks, completely covering them with marinade. Seal tightly and marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Heat grill to medium and meanwhile take the steaks out of the refrigerator and let come to room temperature. Discard marinade and grill until desired degree of doneness is achieved. Enjoy! Serves 4.
And if you need help with meal planning, we've got your side options (and dessert!) all picked out:
Polenta with Vegetables For the dad with a big appetite, try this hearty vegetable and polenta recipe for the perfect steak side. It’s easy to make, but looks fancy and has the perfect combination of fiber from the fresh veggies and polenta as well as protein from the parmesan cheese to fill Dad up.
Roasted Potato Salad with Sweet Corn and Cider Vinegar If Dad is a meat-and-potatoes guy as well as a music fan, this potato salad from Sheryl Crow is bound to please! Roasting the potatoes and combining them with sweet corn provides plenty of flavor, while using a vinegar-based dressing instead of a traditional mayo-based one keeps things light.
Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan Looking for a green side dish that will please even the pickiest of dads? How about these easy garlicky green beans? Quick and simple to make, this green bean dish is packed with Vitamins A, C, K, and fiber but with so much flavor, Dad will never guess how healthy it actually is!

Almond Raspberry Cheesecake Finish off Dad’s special meal with an antioxidant-packed cheesecake. Decadent, yet full of feel-good ingredients this dessert is the perfect way to cap off the dinner and celebrate Dad.