The past tense of the word "burn" is "burned". Not to be confused with "burnt", which is used as an adjective or past participle. The cool thing about language, though, is its diversity. In American English, "burned" is the more common choice, but in British English, "burnt" pops up far more frequently. Language is like a living, breathing creature - always changing and adapting. Just like hot coals under a camping fire, shifting and glowing in different intensities, so too does our use of language. Cultures, regions, even personal preference can decide if you've "burned" dinner or if it's "burnt". Isn't that fascinating?
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