Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is cooked through. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Step 3

Drain grease and stir in 1 jar of the marinara sauce, along with the thyme, dill, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in bacon and rice and remove from heat.

Step 4

Line baking dish with a third of the cabbage. Evenly top with half of the meat/rice mixture. Top with another third of the cabbage, remaining meat mixture, and final third of the cabbage.

Step 5

Pour remaining jar of marinara sauce over the top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 6

Remove foil, top with cheese and bake until cheese is bubbly and melted, 10-12 minutes.

Step 7

Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!