That’s why it looks like shit and you chase it around the plate. Put the stew in a bowl like all normal stews and soups and the taters on a small plate with the bread.
Don’t be foolish, you mash the spuds and mix it all together with a healthy scoop of butter, I’d like to see you try that in a bowl.
My brother in Christ, It would be way easier to do that in a bowl. We can send y’all some bowls and a couple cornbread recipes if you are hurting.