Coffee and Black Pepper Beef Kebabs

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped shallot
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 16 medium button mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
• 16 cherry tomatoes
• 2 small red onions, cut into wedges
• 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch pieces

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl combine shallots, oil, vinegar, molasses,pepper, coffee and mustard. Put meat in shallow dish, pour marinade over meat and cover. Allow to marinate for 2 to 8 hours.

2. 2

   Soak eight 10 inch bamboo skewers in water, heat grill.

3. 3

   When ready to cook, alternate beef and vegetables on skewers, brush with marinade and grill for 3 minutes. Turn kebabs and brush with marinade - grill another 3 minutes. Continue until beef is cooked to your liking.