How to Make It. 1. Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix the garlic, black pepper, mustard, paprika, chili powder, thyme, salt, and red pepper until well blended. 2. Brush the oil on both sides of the steaks and place each steak on a large sheet of plastic wrap. Rub the spice mixture on both sides of steaks. Wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. 3. Heat a gas grill to high, prepare a hot charcoal fire until the coals form white ash, or heat a broiler.