Simple Golabki

1 pound lean ground beef

1 head cabbage, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic

¼ cup water

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup water

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in cabbage, onion, garlic, and 1/4 cup water; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Pour remaining 1/4 cup water into pot; bring a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until cabbage is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.