Have you ever tried using a slow cooker (like a Crockpot) for this sort of thing? It means you don't have a hot stove to stand next to, and you can dump it in and run (stirring occasionally if you need to...).
The recipe would need to be adjusted, normally you need much much less liquid, as it all come out of the veggies and meat and stays in the cooker.
That's good idea. I do have one, but I like to tinker while it's cooking.