Dump frozen meatballs over raw cubed potatoes, together with 3 ingredients, into slow cooker for a comforting meal that disappears faster than anythin

are heated through and plump.

Once cooked, gently stir the stew from the bottom, pulling some of the potatoes and gravy up over the meatballs. The potatoes will thicken the sauce slightly as you stir, giving you a rich, stew-like gravy.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The onion soup mix is usually salty enough, but you can add a little black pepper or a pinch of salt if your broth is low-sodium.

Let the stew sit with the lid off