Remove the core from the cabbage and blanch the leaves in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until soft.
Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a skillet until translucent.
Combine ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Take one cabbage leaf and place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling at the base.
Roll the leaf tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
Pour the tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
Let cool slightly and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.