Ground Beef Casserole with Brown Rice

Ingredients

• ✓ 1 pound lean ground beef
• ✓ 3 cups cooked brown rice
• ✓ 2 cups frozen peas
• ✓ 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• ✓ ¼ cup milk
• ✓ 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ✓ 1 clove garlic, minced
• ✓ 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, or to taste