Irish Stew - Slow Cooker

1 lb. roast/steak, diced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black peppercorns, cracked
1 large onion, chopped*
3 large carrots, chopped*
4 med. potatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 c. beef/chicken stock*
1 1/2 c. frozen green peas
1 T. Worcestershire sauce

Place all ingredients except green peas in large slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Just before serving, add peas. (They will stay nice and crisp and cook down the meal for eating.)

*If using frozen vegetables, thaw before adding to slow cooker, and/or heat stock to boiling before adding. This will help raise the temperature to the "safe" point more quickly.