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title: "Derek Tibs A$30 | Taste of Ethiopia Menu"
description: "Explore Derek Tibs at Taste of Ethiopia in Footscray. See the dish description, A$30 menu price and related Ethiopian options before your visit."
url: "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/derek-tibs-footscray"
---

Meat dishes 

# Derek Tibs

Crispy beef with onion and rosemary

A$30 AUD

Crispy cubed beef sautéed with onion, tomato, milled pepper, garlic and rosemary.

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![Overhead presentation of Derek Tibs](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/derek-tibs-footscray.webp)

Restaurant menu price in AUD, updated 8 September 2026. Confirm accompaniments and serving size when ordering.

## What’s on *this plate?*

Derek Tibs is the crispier beef choice on the menu. Cubes of beef are sautéed with vegetables and aromatics, so the pleasure is in the browned edges and the contrast with onion. It is a useful starting point for someone who enjoys grilled or pan-fried meat.

![Overhead presentation of Derek Tibs](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/derek-tibs-footscray.webp)

### A closer look at each part

**Crispy cubed beef**

The main serving is cooked beef in small pieces. The menu specifically describes a crispy preparation, giving it a firmer surface than a sauced stew.

**Onion and tomato**

These cook alongside the meat, adding softer bites among the browned beef.

**Garlic and rosemary**

Garlic and rosemary form part of the aromatic seasoning. Rosemary is a fragrant herb, not another vegetable portion.

**Milled pepper**

Ground pepper is listed in the recipe. Ask about the full seasoning if you prefer gentler heat.

**Excellent****4.5****90 reviews on Google**

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Amy Bachrach

5 months ago

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Enjoyed a delicious lunch and a vegetarian platter with greens, lentils, vegetables and a bright salad.

Dueanchonnee Sribenjalak

a month ago

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Praised the varied menu, delicious meat dishes and friendly staff, and recommended a visit.

Kevin B.

3 months ago

[Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9)

Found a warm atmosphere and fresh, flavourful food, especially the vegetarian platter served on injera.

 [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2062777-d27410743-Reviews-Taste_Of_Ethiopia-Footscray_Maribyrnong_Greater_Melbourne_Victoria.html) 1 / 15

YOUR FIRST FEW BITES

## Settle in. *Take your time.*

THE FEEL 

### Flavour & texture

Browned, crisp-edged beef with softer vegetables between bites.

THE FIRST BITE 

### Start here

Taste a small beef piece first, then combine another with onion or tomato.

THE HOW 

### Make it your own

Pick up small pieces with a fork or injera. If it arrives on a hot serving plate, give the food time to cool before eating.

KEEP EXPLORING

## Another good place to start.

[All food](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu#food-plates)

[![Overhead presentation of Awaze Tibs](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/awaze-tibs-footscray.webp)

Cubed lamb or beef with aromatic spices **Awaze Tibs** A$25 AUD](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/awaze-tibs-footscray)[![Overhead presentation of Alicha Tibs](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/alicha-tibs-footscray.webp)

Lamb with mushroom sauce and turmeric **Alicha Tibs** A$25 AUD](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/alicha-tibs-footscray)

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