Ground Beef Birria Chili

Name: Ground Beef Birria Chili
Ingredients: 4 dried guajillo chilies; 2 dried ancho chilies; 1 cup water, just boiled; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional); 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup beef broth (link) (or chicken broth (link) or water); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons (Mexican) oregano; 1 teaspoon (smoked) paprika; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 bay leaves (optional); salt to taste