Pepperoni and Mozzarella Stuffed Bell Peppers

Preparing the Ingredients 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.

Cooking the Filling 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.

3.Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Assembling the Stuffed Bell Peppers 4. Fill each bell pepper half with the beef mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.

5.Top each stuffed bell pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni pieces.

Baking the Stuffed Bell Peppers 6. Place the stuffed bell peppers in the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

7.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve and Enjoy 8. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley, and serve the pepperoni and mozzarella stuffed bell peppers hot. Enjoy your flavorful dinner!