Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until ground beef is browned and thoroughly cooked, drain if needed.

Step 3

Stir in oregano, thyme, paprika, water, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in 2 cups of cooked rice.

Step 4

While the sauce is simmering, add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or dutch oven, add the cabbage, season with salt and pepper, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook just until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Spread half the cabbage evenly over the bottom of the baking dish, spread half the sauce over the cabbage, then repeat.

Step 6

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with the 2 cups cheese, return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese melted starting to brown. Garnish with fresh parsley, optional.