Taco Dip Jars

1/2 lb Pastimes Bakery ground beef 

1/3 cup water

2 tablespoons  taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

1 can (16 oz)  refried beans

1 container (8 oz) sour cream

2 packages (7 oz each) refrigerated guacamole

1 container (16 oz) refrigerated salsa

1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

(optional)

Jalapeño and red Fresno chiles, very thinly sliced, 

Fresh cilantro leaves, 

Tortilla chips, 

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In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix. Heat to simmering; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in refried beans.

In 6 (8-oz) wide-mouth glass jars, evenly layer beef mixture, sour cream, guacamole and salsa. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with chile slices and cilantro. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

-Grace