This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish meatball stew is the kind of comforting, no-fuss supper that fits right into a busy farm day or a chilly weeknight. It reminds me of the hearty, humble stews the Amish women around here put together before heading out to chores—simple ingredients, long slow cooking, and a table that goes quiet when everyone starts eating.

You literally dump frozen meatballs over raw cubed potatoes, add just three more pantry ingredients, and let the slow cooker