This recipe turns the family-favorite meal into an easy one-skillet dinner.

Heat oil in a deep 10-inch saute pan or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high.

Stir in tomato paste; cook until tomato paste darkens, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes.

Southern Living Stuffed Pepper Skillet in the pan to serve

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Stir in broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper flakes, rice, and tomatoes.

Stir rice mixture and smooth the top.

Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.

Southern Living Stuffed Pepper Skillet ingredients

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Cover and cook on low heat until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

Southern Living Stuffed Pepper Skillet cooking the ground beef

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Southern Living Stuffed Pepper Skillet adding the peppers to the skillet

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Southern Living Stuffed Pepper Skillet stirring in the broth and tomatoes

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Southern Living Stuffed Pepper Skillet cooking until the rice is tender

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Southern Living Stuffed Pepper Skillet cooking until the cheese is melted

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