crumbly

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Cook until the meat is browned and crumbly, and the liquid is reduced, stirring frequently.

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  1. adjective Easily crumbled; friable.

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  • If the putty is crumbly, then you added too much AP. —  The Explosives and Weapons Forum: AP Plasticizer
  • Cardozo and his plastic pouch filled with crumbly, cheap, shag tobacco were nowhere to be seen. —  The Blond Baboon—Janwillem van de Wetering—Grijpstra-De Gier 06
  • He imagined their curved teeth gnawing away, almost the same stained yellow color as the crumbly plaster they chewed. —  FSF,June2005
  • If the mixture is too crumbly, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, just until it holds together. —  All MayoClinic.com Topics
  • Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, then stir in 1 / 4 cup onion, and celery.
 

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/ˈkrəmbli/
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