Grilled Beef Kebabs with Vegetables

Ingredients:

Marinade
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Kebabs
1 pound boneless beef sirloin or top round steak, cut into 1 ¼ inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
8 white button mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes

Preparation:

In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, rosemary and thyme.  Place cubed beef in a resealable plastic bag set in a medium bowl and then pour marinade over beef.  Seal bag and turn to coat.  Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.  Drain beef, discarding marinade.  Alternately thread beef, onion, peppers, and mushrooms on eight skewers, leaving ¼ inch spaces between pieces.  Place kebabs on rack of uncovered grill on medium heat.  Grill 12-14 minutes or until meat is cooked through, turning occasionally.  Add cherry tomatoes to the end of each skewer and serve.

Yield: 4 servings