Picadillo Vainica

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup minced shallot
• 1/4 cup minced cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 dried hot red chile, such as árbol
• Kosher salt
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 pound green beans, thinly sliced crosswise on a bias
• 3/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Pepper
• Yellow rice and lime wedges, for serving