Cabbage Non-Rolls (Casserole)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Mix the seasonings in a small bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Peel and chop the onion, peel and grate the carrot, and chop the celery.
4. 4
   Break up the meat and cook it in a skillet until browned through. If it is very lean, you may need to add a little oil.
5. 5
   Add the onion, carrot and celery after it has cooked for a few minutes.
6. 6
   When the meat is browned and the vegetables softened, add the spices and mix them in.
7. 7
   Let cook just until the garlic is fragrant.
8. 8
   Remove the meat mixture to a very large lasagne pan or shallow casserole.
9. 9
   Mix in the chopped cabbage, sauerkraut, rice and tomatoes.
10. 10
    Spread evenly in the pan.
11. 11
    Add the water; it should come up to near the top of the mixture.
12. 12
    Cover the pan with foil.
13. 13
    Bake at 350°F for one hour; stirring once in the middle.