browned

/braʊnd/
adjective
  1. Cooked until the surface turns brown, often to enhance flavor or texture.
    • The browned onions added a sweet, rich flavor to the soup.
    • The chef preferred his steak well-browned on the outside but tender inside.
    • She served the browned chicken with a side of roasted vegetables.
verb
  1. Past tense of brown: to cook food until it becomes brown on the surface.
    • He browned the ground beef before adding the tomatoes.
    • The baker browned the bread crust perfectly in the oven.
    • She browned the butter in a pan to make a nutty sauce.
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