Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of New Orleans Yakamein, a soul-soothing noodle soup that combines tender beef with a savory broth, hearty vegetables, and comforting noodles. This delightful dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bowl is a warm embrace, filled with rich flavors from spices like cayenne and smoked paprika. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that allows you to customize ingredients to fit your palate. Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this recipe is easy to follow and perfect for meal prep—making it even better as leftovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz uncooked spaghetti
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, halved
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a stockpot over high heat and sear the marinated beef until browned on all sides; remove from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until tender.
- Return the beef to the pot and add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, garlic powder, water, and beef bouillon paste. Simmer on low heat for about 60 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Serve by dividing cooked spaghetti among bowls and ladling hot broth over each serving. Top with halved hard-boiled eggs and green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg