Meat Balls and Cabbage

1 lb ground beef
salt and pepper
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs oil
2 8oz cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 head cabbage, cut in quarters

Combine and mix well the meat, rice, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Shape into small balls and brown. Add tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Top with cabbage and cook until tender.