In a medium skillet, cook all ingredients/spices (((EXCEPT the rice,tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and water))) over a medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the meat is browned and cooked through..
In the Crock pot, add in the chopped cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water then mix Pour in the cooked ground beef mixture and mix until fully incorporated
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours
When it hits 7 hours, cook the rice according to the package directions then add it into the crock pot and mix well
Top with sour cream and ENJOY!