Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole

grease a large casserole dish.
Sauté the Aromatics:In a large skillet, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add ground beef, breaking it up as it browns. Drain excess fat.
Spice It Up:Season the meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and thyme. Stir well, then add 1 cup of the tomato sauce and mix until well combined.
Layer the Flavors:In your casserole dish, start layering:⅓ of the chopped cabbage½ of the beef mixture½ of the cooked riceRepeat until