That said, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as simmering a stew for hours, only to sit down to tough, stringy beef. I hoped there was a secret ingredient (baking soda, maybe?) or the right cooking ...
Divide the beef into two batches and add the first ... For ease, you can simply stir the peas through the stew in the slow cooker pot and cook on low for a final 10 minutes instead of serving ...