I think the no-peek casserole was invented by Rival. I remember seeing it in a recipe book specifically for their Crock Pot. So, yes, it would be good that way.

This is Rival's original recipe.

No Peek Beef Casserole

2 lb Stew beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1-3/8-ounce envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 c. red wine
1 10 1/2-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
1 4-ounce can whole mushrooms

Combine all ingredients in CROCK-POT. Stir together well Cover and cook on Low 8 to 12 hours. Serve over noodles or rice. (High: 3 to 4 hours). Serves 4. This recipe may be doubled. From Rival Crock-pot cook book, date unknown

Thanks very much, Leafy. That is kind of what I thought. It just sounded like it lent itself to the crock pot.

this is how I remember this dish
Paul was on Hollywood squares for years

PAUL LYNDE STEW

3 lbs. lean stew cubes, beef
1 cup. diced carrots, drained
1 cup. small onions, drained
1 cup. tiny peas, drained
1 cup. green beans, drained

Add to meat:

1 cup. tomatoes
1 cup. beef consomme
4 tbsp. tapioca
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup. prepared bread crumbs
1 small. bay leaf
1 1/2 tbsp. salt Dash of pepper

NOTE: Meat does not have to be browned, just put all in oven when you go to work at 250 degrees. When you return at night a beautiful stew is ready.

so, it would work well with a crock pot