- 10 bell pepper, tops cut off, seeded
- 2½ lb ground beef, 85/15
- 1¼ cup onion, diced
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 3¾ cup cooked rice, white or brown
- 2½ cup marinara sauce, plus extra for topping
- 2½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ tsp black pepper
- 2½ tbsp olive oil