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