Step 1

Lightly spray the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

Step 2

Season the beef with the salt and pepper. Coat the beef with 2 tablespoons of the flour.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef and sear until browned on all sides, 5-8 minutes.

Step 4

Place the potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic in slow cooker. Topped with browned beef.

Step 5

Add 2 cups of the broth, the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and bay leaf. Stir.

Step 6

Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.

Step 7

Remove bay leaf.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and ½ cup of the broth and mix well. Stir flour mixture into the stew and add the peas.

Step 9

Cover and cook on High for 15 minutes more, until the mixture thickens.

Step 10

Ladle into bowls and serve.