Slow Cooker Rustic Herbed Brown Rice
Ingredients
2 cups medium to long grain brown rice
2 tablespoons butter
8 oz frozen sliced mushrooms (or fresh if preferred)
4 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Dried or fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
In a skillet over medium high heat (or in multi cooker) melt butter.
Add rice and sauté while stirring occasionally for about 2-4 minutes or until rice is lightly toasted.
Add rice to slow cooker along with mushrooms, broth, thyme and oregano.
Add beef broth and stir. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Stir rice and if not fully cooked you can add 1/2 cup additional water or broth and cook for another 30 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste before serving
