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In recent years, rising supermarket prices have forced many families to compromise on the quality of ingredients when shopping for groceries. A recent study by Supermarket news found that 41% of families with children are more likely to switch to lower quality food due to inflation.

By comparison, 29 percent of people without children have switched to lower quality food to cope with rising prices.

Despite the current rising food prices Ö Organics has been enabling families to enjoy high-quality organic meals at affordable prices for nearly two decades. With a focus on good taste and health, Ö Organics offers a comprehensive range for price-conscious consumers.

Ö Organics launched in 2005 with 150 USDA-certified organic products, but today offers over 1,500 items, from fresh organic fruits and vegetables to organic dairy and meat, certified organic free-range eggs, organic snacks, organic baby food and more, giving families the opportunity to prepare a wider variety of recipes with organic ingredients than ever before.


“We believe Every customer should have access to affordable organic options that support a healthy lifestyle and diverse shopping preferences,” said Jennifer Saenz, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer at Albertsons, one of the many stores where you can find Ö Organic products. “Over the years, we have made organic food more accessible by Ö We have organic products in every department of our stores, so health and budget conscious families can incorporate organic food into every meal.”

With a little help from our friends at Ö Organics, Upworthy has looked at the wide range of products available at our local store and put together some delicious, affordable and healthy meals.

Here are 3 meals for a family of four that cost $7 or less per serving. (Note: Prices may vary by location and are calculated before sales tax.)

Ö Tacos and refried beans from Organic ($6.41 per serving)

Few dishes get the whole family eating like tacos. Here's how to spice up your family's Taco Tuesday in a healthy and inexpensive way.

Preparation time: 2 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 22 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound Ö Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef ($7.99)

1 package Ö Organic Taco Seasoning ($2.29)

Ö Organics Mexican Style Cheese Blend ($4.79)

Ö Organic Salsa with Chunks ($3.99)

Ö Organic Taco Shells ($4.29)

1 can Ö Organic Bean Relish ($2.29)

instructions:

1. Fry the ground meat in a pan over medium heat until completely browned, removing any excess fat.

2. Add 1 packet of taco seasoning to the beef and add water [and cook as directed].

3. Place taco meat in the shell and top with cheese and salsa as desired.

4. Heat the refried beans in a saucepan until cooked, serve with the tacos and top with cheese.

Mexican style cheese blend from O Organics.about O Organics

Ö Organic Hamburger Stew ($4.53 per serving)

Busy parents will love this recipe that allows them to prepare a delicious, slow-cooked stew in the morning and serve it after work.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 7 hours

Total time: 7 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound Ö Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef ($7.99)

1 ½ pounds Ö Organics Gold Potatoes ($4.49)

3 Ö Organic Carrots ($2.89)

1 tsp onion powder

I can Ö Organic tomato paste ($1.25)

2 cups water

1 yellow onion, diced ($1.00)

1 garlic clove ($0.50)

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano

Instructions:

1. Fry the ground meat in a pan over medium heat until completely browned, removing any excess fat.

2. Place the cooked beef in a slow cooker along with the potatoes, onions, carrots and garlic.

3. Mix tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, onion powder and Italian seasoning in a separate bowl.

4. Drizzle the mixed sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker and mix thoroughly.

5. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. Serve in bowls and enjoy!

Potatoes, O Bio, Hamburger StewBaby golden potatoes from O Organics.about O Organics

Ö Organic stir-fry with ground beef and noodles ($4.32 per serving)

This one-pan dish is for all Italian lovers looking for a spicy, cheesy and full-flavored comfort dish that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Preparation time: 2 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Total time: 27 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound Ö Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef ($7.99)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp dried basil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 can Ö Diced Organic Tomatoes ($2.00)

1 can Ö Organic Tomato Sauce ($2.29)

1 tbsp Ö Organic tomato paste ($1.25)

2 1/4 cups water

2 cups Ö Organic Rotini Pasta ($3.29)

1 cup Ö Organic Mozzarella Cheese ($4.79)

instructions:

1. Fry the minced meat in a pan and chop it up.

2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder

3. Add tomato paste, sauce and diced tomatoes to the pan. Stir in water and bring to a gentle boil.

4. Add the pasta to the pan, making sure it is well covered. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove the lid, sprinkle with cheese and let cool.

o Organic, tomato-basil pasta sauce, olive oilO Organics tomato basil pasta sauce and extra virgin olive oil.about O Organics