Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

Ground beef, lean

1 tbsp

Garlic

1 1/2

heads Green cabbage

Onion, large small

1/2 tsp

Thyme, dried

1 can

Tomatoes, petite with juice

1 can

Tomato sauce

2 cups

Rice, cooked

1 tsp

Hungarian paprika, sweet

1/2 tsp

Hungarian paprika, sharp

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste (for seasoning meat mixture and cooked cabbage)

1 1/2 tbsp

Olive oil

2 cups

Cheese, low-fat

1/4 cup

Water