Made from the breast or lower chest of the cow, brisket is a tough beef cut that is prepared by braising or slow smoking. It is also commonly cured and made into pastrami or corned beef.
1 boneless beef chuck arm roast (arm, shoulder, or blade), about 2½ lbs. Place roast in a 4.5 to 5.5-quart slow cooker. Add ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, black pepper, garlic, pepperoncinis ...