• Cut and toss the beef in a bowl with the arrowroot starch and half the salt and pepper.
  4 Pound Beef Roast, ¼ Cup Arrowroot Starch, 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper
  
• In a large pot, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, as needed, sear the pieces of beef in the olive oil until all sides are browned.
  2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  
• Remove the seared beef pieces from the pot and set them aside.
• Add the chopped mushrooms and onions to the skillet and saute them until they soften and start to get some color.
  1 ½ Cups Mushroom, 1 Medium White or Yellow Onion
  
• Once the mushrooms and onions have been sauteed, add the beef back to the pot. (At this point, add everything to a slow cooker if you are using one.)
• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the pot.
  1 20 ounce can Whole Peeled Tomatoes, 6 Cups Beef Stock or Broth, 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon Mustard, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, 1 ½ Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  
• Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
• Once the stew comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 2 hours or until the meat has softened.
• Once the meat has softened, add the potatoes, carrots, and spices to the pot.
  3 Cups Potato, 2 Cups Carrot, 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder, 1 ½ Teaspoons Onion Powder, 2 Teaspoons Thyme, 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper
  
• Let the stew cook for another 45 minutes to an hour or until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
• At this point, check your seasonings, and adjust as needed, and stir in the peas.
  1 Cup Green Peas
  
• Serve warm and enjoy.
  

Slow Cooker Method

• Follow the steps to sear the meat and saute the mushrooms and onions. Then, transfer the remaining ingredients (except veggies) to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Then, 2 hours before serving, add the potatoes and carrots. Stir in the green peas 30 minutes before serving.

Instant Pot Method

• Sear your meat and veggies on saute mode, similar to the stovetop method. Cook the meat and veggies with the liquids on meat/ stew settings (or about 35 minutes on high pressure). Stir in the peas once pressure is released. If you need to thicken your stew once it's cooked, make a slurry of the broth and more starch. Add it after the peas with the instant pot on saute until it thickens as desired.