Slow Cooker 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 saute 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