Dump frozen meatballs in the crock with potatoes and 3 other ingredients. You get a meal so delicious your family will be begging for more.

1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning or a pinch of dried thyme with the soup mixture. If your family likes a bit of tang, finish the stew with a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to sharpen the savory flavors. Finally, if you need to feed a crowd, you can easily double the recipe in a larger slow cooker; just keep the potatoes in a relatively even layer on the bottom so they cook through, and extend the cooking time by about 30 to 60 minutes