Birria Ramen

Name: Birria Ramen
Ingredients: Birria Ramen; 2 pounds (900 grams) boneless beef chuck/shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, roughly diced; 4 dried guajillo peppers, seeds removed and roughly chopped; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds; 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) distilled white or unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 cup (240 milliliters) canned chopped tomatoes or tomato purée; 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef stock; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 star anise; 4 whole cloves; 4 (3.5-ounce) packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets removed; For Serving; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 2 scallions, green and roots removed, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices (optional); Cilantro leaves; 1 large lime, quartered; 4 soft-boiled eggs (optional)