Lay your beef out in an even layer and sprinkle on 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tablespoon pepper
Rub the seasonings into the meat so it evenly coats all the pieces
Add the beef into the Crock Pot
Peel your potatoes and carrots and dice them into approximately 1 inch chunks
Chop your onions into about 1 inch chunks
Add the veggies into the Crock Pot
Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and soy sauce into the Crock Pot
Pour in the beef stock over everything
Cook on low for 6 hours
When the 6 hours are up, stir together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water
Stir this mixture into your stew, turn the Crock Pot up to high, and cook for another 10 minutes
Turn your crock pot off, and remove the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf
Add your frozen peas and stir them into the soup – they will thaw very quickly
Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt and season with extra pepper to taste (I added somewhere between 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, but this will vary depending on how peppery you want the stew to be)