Mexican Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the water or oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the green pepper, corn, green chilies, tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the mashed beans and cook 10 minutes more over low heat.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and set aside.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
6. 6
   Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and water in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly with a wire whisk to keep the cornmeal from lumping.
7. 7
   Spread half the cornmeal mixture over the bottom of a nonstick baking dish.
8. 8
   Spread the bean mixture over the cornmeal mixture, and then add the remaining cornmeal mixture on top, spreading to cover the beans.
9. 9
   Bake for 45 minutes or until the cornbread is golden.