- 9 bell pepper, tops cut off, seeded
- 2¼ lb ground beef, 85/15
- 1⅛ cup onion, diced
- 4½ clove garlic, minced
- 3⅓ cup cooked rice, white or brown
- 2¼ cup marinara sauce, plus extra for topping
- 2¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1⅛ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2¼ tbsp olive oil