Step #1 Heat the water or oil in a large pot over med-heat/flame & cook the onion for 10 mins.
Step #2 Add the green pepper, corn, green chilies, chili powder, tomato sauce, & salt & pepper & cook for 5 mins.
Step #3 Add the mashed beans & cook 10 mins more over low heat/flame.
Step #4 Remove from the heat & set aside.
Step #5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step #6 mix the cornmeal, baking powder, flour, & water in a large saucepan & cook over med-heat/flame until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly with a wire whisk to keep the cornmeal from lumping.
Step #7 Spread half the cornmeal mixture over the bottom of a nonstick baking dish.
Step #8 Spread the bean mixture over the cornmeal mixture, & then add the remaining cornmeal mixture on top, spreading to cover the beans.
Step #9 Bake for 45 mins or until the cornbread is golden.
Step #10 Preparation time: 45 mins Baking time: 45 mins.
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