Dry meat on both sides using a paper towel

Sprinkle Salt and Pepper generously over the beef

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and brown the pieces of beef. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Add oil as needed between batches

Place the browned beef on the bottom of a slow cooker

Meanwhile heat 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan you browned your beef

Add the potatoes, beer, stock, bay leaves and thyme

Cook until the liquid starts boiling

Add everything in the skillet into the slow cooker on top of the beef

Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 8 hours

Remove lid, add the peas and close the lid for 1-2 more minutes