Place raw halved bell peppers in the slow cooker along with four simple ingredients, and you’ll end up with a meal so flavorful your family will be asking for seconds.

Step 2: Make the filling
In a bowl, mix together the raw sausage, cooked rice, 1 cup of marinara sauce, and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
Tip: Cooked rice is important—it absorbs juices from the sausage and sauce while maintaining a soft texture.

Step 3: Fill the peppers
Spoon the mixture into each pepper half, pressing down gently. Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce around and slightly over the tops.

Step 4: Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours.
Done when: Peppers are tender and slightly wrinkled, and the filling is fully cooked and set.