“Using store-bought buns and Chinese BBQ duck make these fast to rustle. If you don’t live near a BBQ shop, cook duck breasts instead, which is easier than you might think. You can prep all the recipe components ahead of time — just keep the steamed buns covered with a damp tea towel to stop them drying out. For easy entertaining, set everything up buffet-style and let your guests build their own — it's fun that way!”

Got a crowd to feed? Here’s your gig. We figure it’s not worth cooking up this style of a long-braised beefy storm for the average nuclear family but if 2.7 diners is all you’re mustering, just halve everything and be prepared for leftovers. No biggie. The cooked meat will freeze…