In an instant pot add rice, beef broth, and bay leaves. Turn the instant pot on and hit the rice setting. Once the rice time is up, let the instant pot natural release for 20 minutes then turn the vent knob to venting position before removing the rice from the instant pot

Over medium heat, add olive oil to a skillet. Once oil is hot, add sausage and brown the meat - breaking into crumbles as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Move the sausage to the outer edges of the skillet and add butter, let melt. Add in bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, creole seasoning, and ground pepper. Stir until combined and cook until vegetables are translucent

Add in rice and gently fold the rice into the sausage mixture, season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with green onions and serve