Beef Mole Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn, partially thawed
• 1 1/4 cups salsa, medium-hot (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2/3 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• fresh cilantro leaves
• chili pepper
• sour cream (optional)