Layer casserole pan with cabbage, but wait until this magic mixture comes on top

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

When hot, add onion and saute for about 3 minutes, until soft.

Add the garlic, Italian seasoning and beef, breaking up the beef as you do.

Fry the beef until it’s brown, about 8 minutes, stirring regularly. Drain if needed.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, rice, salt and half of the coarse ground pepper. Mix well to combine; this is your casserole mixture.

4. In a casserole dish, layer one-third of the cabbage..

…then one-third of the ground beef, …

…and finally one-third of the casserole mixture.

Repeat layers two more times.

5. Pour beef broth over the entire casserole.

Cover with aluminum foil.