Stuffed Peppers

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 3/4 cups tomatoes, sieved
1 cup rice, cooked
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt, to taste
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons flour
6 green bell peppers
4 tablespoons cheese, grated (optional)
Seasoned bread crumbs
Pepper, to taste

Brown ground beef and onion in 2 tablespoons oil. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, pepper, sugar and sprinkle flour over top. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Wash and cut the tops off the green peppers. Remove the seeds and drop peppers into boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and stuff with meat mixture. Top with crumbs and grated cheese (optional). Bake at 375 degrees F for 1/2 hour.