- 12 bell pepper, tops cut off, seeded
- 3 lb ground beef, 85/15
- 1½ cup onion, diced
- 6 clove garlic, minced
- 4½ cup cooked rice, white or brown
- 3 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for topping
- 3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil