Chicago Style Italian Beef

Name: Chicago Style Italian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients; 3 lbs beef chuck roast or top round; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional); 1 cup Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables); 1 cup pepperoncini peppers (optional); 6-8 Italian-style hoagie rolls