Inside Out Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce, divided
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 pound cabbage, shredded (about 1/2 medium head
• 2 ounces mozzarella or cheddar cheese, grated

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