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This Instant Pot brown rice recipe features tender, flavorful rice cooked with sautéed mushrooms and savory chicken and beef broth. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a nutritious side dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Customize with fresh herbs or vegetables for a wholesome, hearty addition to any meal.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
16 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chicken broth (or water)
1 ½ cups beef broth (or water)
2 cups uncooked brown rice (not instant or minute rice)
½ cup green onions, diced

Instructions

Sauté Mushrooms: Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté setting. Add the butter and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms shrink and brown, about 6 minutes.
Remove Mushrooms: Take the mushrooms out of the pot and set them aside. Keep the Instant Pot on Sauté mode.
Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the chicken broth and beef broth. Use a silicone spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot—this adds flavor and helps prevent the burn warning during pressure cooking.
Add Rice and Cook: Stir in the brown rice, then secure the lid and seal the vent. Pressure cook on high for 22 minutes (or 24 minutes if you’re at a higher altitude).
Release Pressure: Allow the pressure to release naturally. After about 10 minutes, you can carefully open the valve to release any remaining pressure, then remove the lid.
Finish and Serve: Stir the cooked mushrooms back into the rice. Sprinkle with diced green onions and serve warm.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Rich, savory flavor from the combination of sautéed mushrooms and hearty broth.
Hands-off cooking with the Instant Pot for perfectly cooked brown rice every time.
Nutritious and filling, great as a side dish or a base for your favorite proteins and vegetables.
Versatile and easy to customize based on what you have on hand.

Tips

Use a silicone spatula to avoid scratching your Instant Pot when scraping the bottom.
Natural pressure release helps the rice finish cooking gently and prevents sticking.
Let the mushrooms brown well for deeper flavor.
Use broth instead of water for richer taste.

Variations and Substitutions

Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth in place of chicken and beef broth.
Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic or shallots with mushrooms for extra flavor.
Different mushrooms: Try cremini or shiitake mushrooms for a more robust flavor.
Herbs and spices: Add thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves before pressure cooking for added aroma.

FAQs

Q: Can I use instant or minute brown rice?
A: No, this recipe is designed for regular brown rice; instant varieties cook differently and may become mushy.

Q: Can I make this recipe vegan?
A: Yes, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken and beef broth, and use a plant-based butter alternative.

Q: What if I don’t have an Instant Pot?
A: You can cook the brown rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker, but cooking times and liquid ratios will vary.

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, steak, or roasted vegetables.
Use as a base for stir-fry or sautéed greens and protein bowls.
Top with fresh herbs, toasted nuts, or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

This Instant Pot Brown Rice with Mushrooms recipe offers a delicious, easy way to prepare perfectly tender rice with rich, earthy flavors.