A flavorful and hearty New Orleans dish featuring beef pot roast, noodles, and a blend of spices.

New Orleans Yakamein recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
2hr 0min
Total Time
2hr 20min

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • beef pot roast chopped
    beef pot roast chopped
    1lb
  • box beef broth
    box beef broth
    1
  • clove garlic, finely chopped
    clove garlic, finely chopped
    1/2
  • white onion, finely chopped
    white onion, finely chopped
    1/2
  • bell pepper, finely chopped
    bell pepper, finely chopped
    1
  • green onions
    green onions
    2cups
  • box thin spaghetti noodles
    box thin spaghetti noodles
    1
  • dozen eggs
    dozen eggs
    1/2
  • Tony’s Creole seasoning
    Tony’s Creole seasoning
    2tsp
  • Worcestershire sauce
    Worcestershire sauce
    1/4cup
  • soy sauce
    soy sauce
    1/4cup
  • Louisiana hot sauce
    Louisiana hot sauce
    2tsp
  • butter
    butter
    1tsp
  • beef bouillon
    beef bouillon
    1

How to make New Orleans Yakamein

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil the spaghetti noodles and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Boil the eggs, peel them, and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Chop the green onions for garnish and set aside.

Cooking

  1. Step 1

    In a pot, brown the seasoning blend of onion, bell pepper, and garlic with a teaspoon of butter.

  2. Step 2

    Add the chopped beef pot roast to the pot.

  3. Step 3

    Season with about 2 teaspoons of Tony’s Creole seasoning and cook down for about 25 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add in the beef broth and beef bouillon, cover, and let cook for 1 hour.

  5. Step 5

    Check for taste and add about 2 teaspoons of hot sauce, 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup of soy sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Cover and cook for another hour.

  7. Step 7

    Serve the beef mixture on top of the noodles with green onions and boiled eggs.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

232.5kcal (11.63%)

Protein

20.5g (41.02%)

Carbs

5.7g (2.09%)

Sugars

3.8g (7.58%)

Healthy Fat

6.0g

Unhealthy Fat

8.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the seasoning to taste. For less saltiness, reduce the soy sauce. For less spice, omit the hot sauce.

  2. Consider adding shrimp on top for extra flavor.

FAQS

  1. Can I use a different type of meat?

    Yes, you can substitute the beef pot roast with chicken or pork if preferred.

  2. How can I make this dish less spicy?

    To make the dish less spicy, reduce or omit the Louisiana hot sauce.

  3. What can I use instead of Tony’s Creole seasoning?

    You can use any Creole or Cajun seasoning blend available to you.

  4. Can I make this dish ahead of time?

    Yes, Yakamein can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

  5. Is there a vegetarian version of this dish?

    You can make a vegetarian version by using vegetable broth and omitting the beef.

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