Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 T olive oil, divided (more or less, depending on your pan)
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1 lb. lean ground beef
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1 large onion, chopped small
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1 T finely minced garlic
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1/2 tsp. dried thyme
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1 tsp. sweet Hungarian Paprika (good quality paprika makes a big difference in flavor in a dish like this)
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1/2 tsp. sharp Hungarian Paprika (optional; if making for kids I might leave this out)
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salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste (for seasoning meat mixture and cooked cabbage)
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1 1/2 heads green cabbage, coarsely chopped
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1 can (14.5 oz.) petite dice tomatoes with juice
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1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
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1/4 cup water (just enough to rinse out each of the cans)
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2 cups cooked rice (I used brown rice)
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2 cups low-fat cheese (optional; I used a blend of 80% low-fat mozzarella, 10% low-fat cheddar, and 10% Provolone.)
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