1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté until lightly browned.
Add onion and meat; cook for 8 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
Discard the liquid from the skillet.
3.
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and rice; season with salt, pepper, dried basil, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
4.
Spread the mixture into a 9x12-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle cabbage and cheese over the top.
5.
Bake covered for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender.