Taco Mason Jars

Ingredients:

• 4- 16 oz mason jars
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 package of taco seasoning
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup chopped California Giant blackberries
• 4 roma tomatoes, small diced
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded cheddar

Instructions:

• In a small pot, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and stir together with lime zest and juice. Set aside.
• In a large saute pan, heat oil, add beef and cook until cooked through. Add taco seasoning, California Giant blackberries, and ¼ cup water. Simmer until most of the water is cooked out. Set mixture aside.
• Layer ingredients in the mason jars in this order until you reach the top:
  • Rice
  • Beef and California Giant blackberry mixture
  • Tomatoes
  • Shredded Cheddar
  • Crushed tortilla chips
• Let cool and then tighten the lid. Take in a lunchbox with a cooling pack to keep fresh. When ready to eat, remove lid and microwave until warm and enjoy!