Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.

Prepare the filling:
In a bowl, combine cooked ground meat (if using), pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni (or chosen toppings), oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well coated.

Stuff the peppers:
Spoon the pizza filling into each bell pepper, packing the mixture tightly.

Bake the stuffed peppers:
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve:
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot, and enjoy your pizza-inspired stuffed peppers!

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