Description

New Orleans-style noodle soup, also known as Yakamein, is a deeply comforting beef noodle soup with a rich savory broth, tender chunks of slow-simmered beef, and classic spaghetti noodles. Finished with hard boiled eggs, green onions, and a splash of hot sauce, this dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.

Ingredients

Beef chuck roast cut into bite-sized pieces

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Cayenne pepper

Paprika

Avocado oil or vegetable oil

Yellow onion finely chopped

Celery diced

Green bell pepper diced

Garlic cloves minced

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce or La Choy Soy Sauce

Crystal Worcestershire Sauce

Granulated garlic

Water

Beef bouillon paste

Dry spaghetti

Large eggs hard boiled and halved

Green onions thinly sliced

Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce or Crystal Hot Sauce for serving

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Instructions

1. Season the beef evenly with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and paprika and allow it to rest briefly so the flavors absorb

2. Heat oil in a heavy pot until shimmering and sear the beef until a deep brown crust forms then turn and cook the other side lightly

3. Remove the beef from the pot and add onion, celery, and green bell pepper, cooking until softened and fragrant

4. Stir in the garlic and cook just until aromatic

5. Return the beef to the pot along with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, granulated garlic, water, and beef bouillon paste

6. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook slowly until the beef becomes very tender and the broth is rich

7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed while keeping the soup warm

8. Cook the spaghetti in a separate pot of boiling water until tender and drain well

9. Divide noodles into bowls and ladle the hot soup over them

10. Finish with halved eggs, green onions, and hot sauce to taste

Notes

Searing the beef well creates the foundation of flavor for the broth

Keeping the simmer gentle ensures tender meat and a clean tasting soup

Cooking noodles separately helps maintain the best texture

The soup develops even more flavor after resting and reheats very well

Adjust heat levels individually with hot sauce rather than spicing the entire pot

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American