Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Brown beef in a skillet and drain fat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add soup, water, and rice, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Spread cabbage in bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer beef mixture on top spread evenly but don't stir.

Step 4

Cover and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked. If desired, sprinkle cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes.