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