Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
2 medium yellow onions
Buttermilk, for coating onions – pour 2 cups in small bowl
3 cups flour, for dredging
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chives, finely chopped
2 pounds coarse ground sirloin
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Lots of coarse black pepper
Salt
EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling, plus 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound button mushrooms, very thinly sliced
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
A couple of sprigs of fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 round tablespoon flour
A generous splash of dry sherry or white wine
1 10-ounce can beef consommé
1/4 cup sour cream
4 slices good quality white bread, toasted
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley