Chop cabbage and place in bottom of 9 x 12 inch pan. Brown meat and drain. Add onion and spices. Stir in rice. Pour over cabbage.
Mix soup, water, sugar and vinegar; pour over entire casserole mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until cabbage is tender. (Check after 1 hour.) When done, mix entire mixture.