How hard is it to make a breakfast burrito? Is it really that hard? Have I been spoiled by burrito artists?

The office cafeteria grill guy recently left, but he used to make a great "kitchen sink" breakfast burrito, so named because that was the only thing not in it. He would sautée peppers, onions, fried potatoes and mushrooms (which I left off) and then add two eggs, sausage and bacon and let it all cook and mingle on the grill. He would then dump this monstrous mass into a large tortilla with a mound of cheese, masterfully roll it and serve with a side of picante sauce. It was great for days when you were planning on skipping lunch, and maybe dinner.

Now we have a new guy and I don't know how much experience he has behind the grill... New guy put potatoes, onions, peppers and one egg in the tortilla, and somehow fumbled the rolling so bad, it was kind of a triangle. I then explained to him that things like meat and cheese normally go in a burrito, which he then realized and corrected. He then tried rerolling it but couldn't so me and my breakfast tostada went off to sulk together.

I think I'll give the guy a few weeks to hone his craft.

If you're hungry after reading this, here's another burrito idea that is even simpler:
Eggs (or egg substitute)
Bacon and/or Sausage (patties not links)
Shredded Cheddar
Seasoned french fries (straight kind, not curly ones)
Tortillas

5 ingredients, one skillet. Cook the meat, scramble the eggs, bake the fries. Combine all ingredients in tortilla. A good idea is to make several in advance, wrap them in foil and reheat in the oven.

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