Contest-Winning Green Chili Pork Stew

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
• 1 to 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained