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Yakamein Recipe (New Orleans Creole Beef Noodle Soup)

This New Orleans yakamein recipe is a delicious bowl of Creole spiced beef noodle soup famously enjoyed as a hangover cure. Learn how to make it at home.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 580 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese , American

Ingredients

  • 3 pound boneless chuck roast or eye of round, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons creole or Cajun seasonings, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 8 cups water
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce  or more to taste
  • hot sauce to taste
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles cooked to al dente
  • For Serving. Chopped scallions, extra hot sauce, 4-5 hard boiled eggs (halved)

Instructions

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  1. Season the chopped beef with 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasonings.
  2. Heat the oil to medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Sear the beef on each side to get a nice brown crust, about 10 minutes. Set the meat onto a plate and set aside.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes to soften.
  4. Stir in the water and remaining Cajun or Creole seasoning along with salt and pepper to taste, then scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Tuck the browned beef back into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2-3 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender. Turn off the heat and cool for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the beef and chop or shred it, to your preference.
  7. Skim the fat from the beef stock pot, then warm the broth on medium-low heat. Stir in the soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust them all to your preference. You can simmer a bit to let the flavors mingle and develop.
  8. When you’re ready to serve the Yakamein, divide the beef into 8-10 bowls, then add the cooked spaghetti noodles.
  9. Top the bowls with warm stock from the pot, then garnish with scallions, extra hot sauce, and half a hard boiled egg.

Nutrition Information

Calories 580kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1300mg (54%) Potassium 857mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 901IU (18%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 580

% Daily Value*

Calories 580kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1300mg 54%
Potassium 857mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 901IU 18%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.