1. Gather all necessary ingredients such as beef, shrimp (optional), spaghetti or rice noodles, hard-boiled eggs, green onions, beef broth, soy sauce, Creole spices, and hot sauce.
2. Slice the green onions for garnishing and chop the beef into manageable pieces.
3. In a large pot, add the chopped beef and cover with cold water. Bring it to a boil and skim off any impurities as they rise to the surface.
4. Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, and Creole spices, then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and flavorful.
5. While the beef simmers, cook your noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
6. If using shrimp, peel and devein them, then sauté in a pan with a little soy sauce until pink and fully cooked.
7. Once the beef is tender, remove it from the broth and shred it into smaller pieces using forks or a knife.
8. In serving bowls, add a portion of cooked noodles and shredded beef.
9. Ladle the flavorful broth over the noodles and beef until fully submerged.
10. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, halved hard-boiled eggs, and cooked shrimp if used.
11. Add hot sauce to taste for a spicy kick, and serve the Yakamein hot for the best flavor.
12. Enjoy your bowl of Yakamein, savoring its rich, Creole-inspired taste and comforting warmth!