Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8      slices        bacon -- diced
     1/2  cup           raw brown rice
   4                    green onion with tops -- sliced
   1      cup           raw long-grain converted rice
   3      cups          beef broth
     1/3  cup           slivered almonds -- toasted
   3      tablespoons   grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In skillet, fry bacon until partially crisp but still limp. Stir in brown rice and cook over medium heat until rice is a light golden brown. Add bacon and browned rice to Crock-Pot with green onions, mushrooms, white rice and broth; Stir well. cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. before serving, stir well; add salt if needed. garnish with almonds and cheese.